Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Associates in Dentistry - Lawrence, KS

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Lawrence, KS

Job Description

The Dental Assistant will be responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of the dentist. The Dental Assistant’s primary responsibility is to prepare the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. They also assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment. The Dental Assistant may also be responsible for greeting patients as they arrive, submitting billing details to the insurance company and scheduling the patient’s next appointment before they leave the clinic. Other duties and responsibilities include:

Update and maintain client’s dental records
Perform routine dental cleanings and assist the dentist with complex dental procedures
Take and process X-rays of patients
Schedule patient appointments
Take billing and insurance details from patients
Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid training

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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