Job description

We are seeking an energetic, caring and experienced dental professional with excellent customer service skills. The ideal candidate will be well-organized with exceptional attention to detail. Should be able to follow dental office processes and procedures while also being able to contribute to office efficiency. You should feel comfortable and confident interacting with patients and assisting the dentist with a variety of tasks as assigned. In addition to dental assisting skills you will be cross trained to assist with some front office tasks including but not limited to answering the phone, scheduling appointments, confirming insurance benefits, and collecting payments.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Answering phones
• Confirming insurance benefits
• Scheduling appointments
• Collecting payments for services
• Processing insurance claims

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High standards of infection control awareness

Office Hours:

Monday: 9-5

Tuesday: 8-5

Wednesday: 12-7

Thursday/Friday: 8-1

Saturday: One per month 8-1

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Healthcare setting:

• Private practice

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chesterfield, MO 63005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting (Required)

Work Location: In person

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