What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Galstan and Ward DDS?
Responsibilities for Dental Assistant
Days: Monday - Friday
- Assist dentist with patient procedures.
- Breakdown treatment rooms and reset for upcoming procedures.
- Sterilization.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to our patients, team members, doctors and vendors
- Answer and coordinate telephone system
- Coordinating and documenting prescriptions
- Answer patient questions and seek additional information from doctors to provide accurateanswers, and follow up with patients
- Coordinate referrals with other dental and medical offices and specialists
- Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
- Maintain a professional atmosphere
- Communicate with patients
- Assist with restocking, organizing and maintaining treatment and storage areas
- Greet and welcome patients as they arrive at the dental office
- Patient chart documentation using dental software (Dentrix)
- Answer phone calls and direct patient inquiries or concerns to appropriate person
- Take detailed phone messages and make sure appropriate person sees messages as needed
- Maintain patient records and update medical documentation as necessary
- Assist with patient check-in and check-out procedures as needed
- Collect and process patient payments as needed
- Any additional tasks necessary or assigned by doctor(s) not listed that are requested
Skills required:
- X-ray certification preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining patient records
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Punctuality
- Ability to problem solve and complete tasks as directed
Ability to follow through with tasks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.50 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20