Dental Assistant / Patient coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Dental Assistant / Patient Coordinator

Status : Full-Time

Compensation : depending on experience.

Hours : Monday 9-5 Tuesday 9-5 Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-3 NO WEEKENDS

Benefits : After one year : Holiday pay, retirement plan, dental coverage for $1000 / per immediate family member will be provided.

Bonuses : If production goals are met, bonuses will be awarded.

Our Dental practice is seeking applications for a reliable and motivated Dental Assistant to work in our established, growing dental practice. We are a friendly, motivated, and a team-oriented environment. Applicants must be detail oriented while balancing service quality with efficiency. Since communication is key in a fast-paced / high volume practice, applicants are required to share knowledge and pass information quickly and effectively all to promote a fluid work environment.

Job Requirements Summary :

• Efficient, quick, and safe sterilization practices. Know how to properly sterilize surgical instruments and surgical handpieces
• Proficiency with dental instruments and chairside hardware
• Be open to a long term commitment ultimately to grow with the practice
• Be punctual and Dependable
• Be able to communicate effectively with patients (good customer service skills)
• Be able to properly suction with both the EVAC and Saliva Ejector simultaneously
• Be able to properly assist with suturing
• Be able to properly take blood pressures and wrap blood pressure cuffs
• Be able to work well under pressure and time constraints
• Have a high motivation for patient care
• Strong knowledge of dental and surgical terminologies
• Adaptable to dental software (strong knowledge of Dentrix is a plus)
• Has an Ohio Radiology Certificate
• Hepatitis B Vaccinations up to date
• Have a strong passion for dentistry and passion for the position
• Conducting C / T Panoramic and Intraoral Xrays
• Communicating and instructing patients / parents regarding their dental needs and help to alleviate any concerns or questions they may have
• Communicating proper pre-op and post-op instructions
• Assist with all Dental Assistant functions (Prepping rooms, instrument setup / sanitation, model pouring / prep, etc)
• Checking patients in and out, verifying insurance benefits, answering phones, scheduling and reminding appointments