Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Duties not limited to:
- Greet and welcome patients as they arrive at the dental office
- Answer phone calls and schedule appointments for patients
- Verify insurance coverage and assist patients with insurance-related inquiries
- Maintain patient records and update information as necessary
- Assist with billing and payment processing
- Coordinate referrals to specialists as needed
- Ensure the waiting area is clean and organized
- Provide excellent customer service and address patient concerns or complaints

- Employee must be a Registered Dental Assistant in which employee will be responsible to do front desk and assist.

General Duties as a Dental Assistant:

• Assist the dentist at the dental chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients (4 handed dentistry)
• Maintain proper patient health history and treatment records using Open Dental
• Properly and efficiently set up the treatment room in time for a patient's appointment
• Take blood pressure
• Take diagnostic radiographs to help aid the dentist in diagnosing dental treatment
• Give pre and post operative instructions
• Proficiency with PC computers in relation to office tasks
• Follow through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints
• Stocks supplies in operatories, restrooms, resupply area, lab, breakroom, etc.
• Assist in monitoring and resupplying the inventory and supplies
• Sterilization of instruments
• Assist in general maintenance and cleanliness of the office
• Promptly inform supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment
• Assist both front and back office team members where needed
• Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff
• Assist in outreach and marketing efforts both at the practice and off-site
• Assist with answering phones and schedule patients for their next appointments
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Requirements
- - Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
- Proficient in using dental practice management software such Open Dental
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. The dental receptionist may be required to perform additional tasks as needed to support the smooth operation of the dental office.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the needs of the dental office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $21.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Dental office
• Private practice

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77063: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person