What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk/Dental Assistant position at Kyle S Coffin DDS?
Duties:
- Greet and check-in patients, ensuring a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments using Dentrix software
- Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries
- Verifying insurance benefits
-Present treatment plans
- Maintain patient records and update information as necessary
- Assist with medical imaging procedures, such as taking x-rays and intraoral photos
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Follow aseptic techniques to maintain a clean and sterile environment
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and recording medical history
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy
Skills:
-Bilingual (English/Spanish)
-RDA certification preferred
- Proficiency in Dentrix software for scheduling and managing patient records
- Knowledge of medical imaging techniques used in dental offices
- Experience or training in dental assisting, including knowledge of dental procedures and instruments
- Understanding of human anatomy relevant to dental procedures
- Ability to take accurate vital signs and record medical history information
- Familiarity with aseptic techniques to maintain a sterile environment
- Strong communication skills to interact with patients and team members effectively
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18