What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Office Assistant position at Pamela Weitzel DMD?
Currently seeking a part-time staff member for a multifaceted position in the dental practice of Dr. Pamela Weitzel DMD.
The position encompasses two main components:
Front Office Coordination(40%)
and
Light-duty Dental Assisting (60%)
This is a moderately physically-active position that provides a healthy-balance of moving and sitting that will be perfect for someone who enjoys computer work but would prefer to be up and moving around more than they are sitting in front of a screen.
Front Office Coordination responsibilities include:
- Greeting patients and answering phone calls
- Scheduling and digital entry of patient records utilizing Eaglesoft (dental software)
- Collecting payments and submitting Insurance/Medicaid claim submissions
Light-duty Dental Assisting responsibilities include:
- Set-up/break-down of operatories between patients
- Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments
- Simple maintenance of dental equipment
- The Dentist sees patients Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, and Saturday. No prior experience is necessary. The position does not require any chair-side assistance to the dentist as she performs all procedures personally.
- Looking for someone who enjoys personal interaction and fosters a welcoming and friendly office environment, is comfortable speaking on the phone and is detail oriented.
- Must be observant, able to multitask as need arises, and willing to take on a variety of duties.
- Prior office experience is desirable but fast-learning and motivated candidates are encouraged to apply as we are willing to train the right candidate.
- Must be willing to learn the office organizational system, take notes and maintain consistent procedural duties in adherence to HIPAA patient privacy regulations,
- Prior knowledge or a willingness to learn relevant dental terminology and instrument identification is desirable as the dentist may ask you to bring her a specific instrument or material while she is with a patient.
- Strong computer skills are a requirement for this position.
Although Eaglesoft dental software or similar software experience is desirable, the office maintains a full-service subscription to phone, online chat, and email technical-support to facilitate training and answer any questions about the software.
- Paid training is available for this position.
Benefits
- Dental
Wages
Pay will be commensurate with experience and to be negotiated prior to hiring.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
- The hours required for the position is Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday: 2 pm to close (approximately 6 pm). Will you be available during those hours?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16