- Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job
- Geneva, NY
Job Description
Portside Dental is looking for an experienced, patient focused, detail oriented Dental Assistant. Current opening is for a permanent position working approximately 16-22 hours per week. We are a non-corporate, general dental practice focused intently on providing exceptional patient care through a great patient experience. We provide a wide range of dental services including esthetic, implants, restorative, and reconstructive dentistry.
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with patients and teammates. It also requires excellent time management and organizational skills. This position will be required to uphold our standards around patient experience and always insure the highest level of customer service. Applicant must have a strong work ethic as well as an outgoing personality and positive attitude. Work experience in a general dental office preferred. This position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:
Actively provide hand instruments and materials to Dentist, as needed, during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentistâs efficiency.
Communicate patient education with recommendations for good oral health
Various Laboratory work
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards.
Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
Occasionally there may be some travel, by car or plane, required in order for you to participate in continuing education or seminars.
Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.
Willingness to cross train to cover front office
If this position and our practice sounds like a great match for you, we would love the opportunity to meet you and get to know you better. Please include a cover letter along with your resume upon applying.
Come join our growing dental family and help us continue changing the lives of our patients.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 â 22 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Paid time off
Schedule:
Day shift
Experience:
Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
