Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator

Job Description Job Description Position: Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator Status: Full-Time Compensation: depending on experience. Hours: Monday 9-5 Tuesday 9-5 Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-3 NO WEEKENDS Benefits: After one year: Holiday pay, retirement plan, dental coverage for $1000/per immediate family member will be provided. Bonuses: If production goals are met, bonuses will be awarded. Our Dental practice is seeking applications for a reliable and motivated Dental Assistant to work in our established, growing dental practice. We are a friendly, motivated, and a team-oriented environment. Applicants must be detail oriented while balancing service quality with efficiency. Since communication is key in a fast-paced/high volume practice, applicants are required to share knowledge and pass information quickly and effectivelyall to promote a fluid work environment. Job Requirements Summary: -Efficient, quick, and safe sterilization practices. Know how to properly sterilize surgical instruments and surgical handpieces

• Proficiency with dental instruments and chairside hardware

• Be open to a long term commitmentultimately to grow with the practice

• Be punctual and Dependable

• Be able to communicate effectively with patients (good customer service skills)

• Be able to properly suction with both the EVAC and Saliva Ejector simultaneously

• Be able to properly assist with suturing

• Be able to properly take blood pressures and wrap blood pressure cuffs

• Be able to work well under pressure and time constraints

• Have a high motivation for patient care

• Strong knowledge of dental and surgical terminologies

• Adaptable to dental software (strong knowledge of Dentrix is a plus)

• Has an Ohio Radiology Certificate

• Hepatitis B Vaccinations up to date

• Have a strong passion for dentistry and passion for the position

• Conducting C/T Panoramic and Intraoral Xrays

• Communicating and instructing patients/parents regarding their dental needs and help to alleviate any concerns or questions they may have

• Communicating proper pre-op and post-op instructions

• Assist with all Dental Assistant functions (Prepping rooms, instrument setup/sanitation, model pouring/prep, etc)

• Checking patients in and out, verifying insurance benefits, answering phones, scheduling and reminding appointments