What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant/Front Desk position at Prime Smile Dental?
About us
We are looking for a dental assistant to be apart of our growing team! Experience with front desk duties such as answering phones, scheduling patients, and insurance verification is preferred, but not required. We will train you! Apply if you are friendly, caring, and are open to both front and back positions in a dental office. Our goal is to provide quality care using all facets of digital dentistry.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
- Take dental x-rays and CBCT
- Keep accurate and detailed patient records
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Perform basic laboratory tasks such as fabricating temporary crowns
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the dental office calendar
- Assist with front desk duties as needed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience
- X-ray certification required
- Knowledge of medical records management and medical coding
- Familiarity with aseptic technique and infection control protocols
- Proficiency in dental software systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Curve
- Experience working with CAD/CAM technology is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
On-site training available for digital dentistry including digital X-Rays, CBCT, intra-oral scanning, and 3D Printing.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
