Dental Assistant Meets Patient Coordinator

A Unique Role: Dental Assistant Meets Patient Coordinator

Experience a role that combines clinical precision with exceptional patient care. MI Smiles Dental Grand Haven, a well-established private practice serving the Grand Haven and surrounding communities, introduces a unique hybrid position designed for versatile dental professionals.

Join our dedicated team and discover the diverse responsibilities of a Dental Assistant and Patient Coordinator, providing personalized care to our amazing communities.

The Role:

Dental Assistant Duties:

• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for optimal care.
• Maintain our standards for health, safety, and infection control.
• Advise patients on post-treatment oral care, ensuring a smooth recovery.
• Utilize cutting-edge dental technology for X-rays and impressions.
• Oversee dental supplies and inventory management.
• Maintain detailed patient records, tracking treatments and medical history.
• Educate patients on effective oral hygiene strategies.

Patient Coordinator Duties:

• Engage warmly with patients, addressing questions both in-person and on the phone.
• Manage patient appointments, follow-ups, and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Coordinate closely with the dental team to facilitate optimal patient care.
• Provide detailed treatment estimates to patients, handle payments, and discuss financing options.
• Oversee administrative tasks including data entry, payment processing, and insurance-related tasks.

Advantages of This Role:

• Diverse Skills: Encounter a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, providing new challenges every day.
• Professional Development: Engage in various training opportunities, ranging from hands-on dental procedures to enhancing patient relationship management skills.
• Greater Influence: Strengthen your bond with patients, impacting their dental health journey and overall experience at MI Smiles Dental.

Our Core Values:

At MI Smiles Dental, we take pride in our core values and we seek individuals who echo these principles:

• We Are Ethical
• We Are Engaged
• We Are A Systems-Based Office
• We Are Team Players
• We Always Act For The Greater Good
• We Are Positive People
• We Understand And Practice Stewardship
• We Are Results-Oriented

Our Mission:

Our mission is deeply ingrained in every action we take. We aim to give people a better quality of life, the ability to smile with confidence, and enable them to have better overall health by improving their oral health.

Is This Unique Position Made for You?

If you're a passionate professional with experience as a Dental Assistant, or in a patient-facing role, particularly within a dental setting, and are eager to grow and diversify your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Dive into a world of opportunities and innovations. Click 'Apply Now' and be part of a team that blends care, coordination, and growth. Join us, and together, let's redefine dental care!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dental: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Haven, MI 49417 (Required)

Work Location: In person