What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant and Front Office position at Enhanced Smiles?
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist chair side during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take digital x-rays, CT Scan, & iTero
- Perform dental charting and record medical documentation
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
-Manage patient chart notes and schedule follow up appointments
- Maintain infection control protocols and ensure aseptic technique is followed
- Assist with dental lab tasks as needed
Front Office Responsibilities:
- Greet and check in patients
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments
- Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquires
- Assist in collecting fees and estimating treatment costs
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited dental assistant program preferred 3 years experience
- X-ray certification
- Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and oral health procedure - Proficiency in documentation systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, being a self starter
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Flexible schedule
- Flextime
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Volunteer time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $33