What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Dental Assistant position at Old Pueblo Dental?
We are looking for a DENTAL ASSISTANT comfortable working with children who is looking to be crossed trained and work front office. This is NOT a lead role
We are a privately doctor (no DSO involvement) owned fee-for-service practice that strives to provide the highest quality care and customer service to the entire family. We place the highest value on pleasant dental experiences and long-lasting dental care. Our scope of practice is focused on preventative, restorative, and pediatric dentistry.
Duties
- Greet patients warmly and manage front desk operations with professionalism and warmth
- Schedule appointments efficiently
- Verify insurance benefits and coverage, submit pre-authorizations
- Collect payments, process medical collections, and handle billing
- Manage phone systems with excellent phone etiquette
- Maintain high standards in office cleanliness
- Prior experience in dental assisting is highly desirable to assist in x-rays and the occasional impressions
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Maintains a positive, helpful attitude
- Dental assisting experience
- Is a team player
- Effectively communicates
- Is hyper-focused on customer service
- Is coachable/teachable
- Puts forth their best effort regardless of the task at hand
- Self-driven/self-motivated
- Works well individually and as a team
- "The Practice comes first" mentality
- Maintains office cleanliness
Required:
- DA certification
- Comfortable working with children
- Reliable transportation
- Everything listed in "Our Ideal Candidate"
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $25