Job Title Front Office/Dental Assistant

Are you seeking a fulfilling opportunity in a warm, welcoming environment that values work-life balance and a true sense of community? Look no further than our privately owned and operated dental practice in Sand Springs. If you share our commitment to exceptional care, community engagement, and a supportive work environment, we invite you to consider joining us in making a difference, one smile at a time.

Reports To Owner Dentist

Education and/or Experience

Minimum high school education with (1) year work experience specifically related to the front office, Minimum one (1) year experience as dental assistant; preference for certifications in coronal polishing, nitrous oxide, sealant and x-ray; Oklahoma Permit for dental assistant required; Current CPR Certification required.

Basic math, reading and writing, and computer skills are required for all positions at A Better Smile.

Front Office Primary Responsibilities

The primary function of this postion is Front Office. As a team our Front Office employees manage check-in and check-out procedures, monitor patient arrivals, late shows and cancellations and manage all front office responsibilities.

The Front Office Primary Responsibilities are:

• Open office (adjust temperature, turn on all electronics, check answering machine, print schedules for each exam room)
• Check in duties (monitoring late shows, filling schedule for cancellations)
• Check out duties (prepare deposit, day end reports, credit card summaries, e-claims, insurance claims, recall and month end close)
• Enter patient data into internal system
• Scan; File Pages Correctly
• Fill in Referrals
• New Patient Packet Preparation
• Pull charts for next day
• Insurance History/Check/Claims

Front Office Secondary Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients and suppliers (scheduling appointments, answering telephones
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Provide quality service to all patients
• Maintain satisfactory attendance record
• Maintain confidentiality of all customer and employee information
• Cleans office as a team in the area assigned – support co-workers
• Floater for back office if needed for temporary staffing shortages

Physical Requirements

• Time spent standing:

Frequently walking/sitting for long periods

• Lift (weight):

Up to 25 pounds

frequency: infrequent

• Motion:
• Function Requirement

Bend, Sitting, Squat, Lift, Kneel

Visual Acuity, Audio Acuity, Manual Dexterity, Speak/Read/Write English

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 31 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• No weekends

Work Location: In person