- Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job
- West Jordan, UT
Job Description
We are a small family run business and we love to take care of our teammates and patients like family.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Fast growing general practice dental office in West Jordan is looking for a friendly, reliable, self-motivated, team oriented, dental assistant who is willing to grow. One full-time (32-40 hours/week) position is available. Hours are Mon 7:45am - 6:30pm, Tue by appointment, Wed and Thurs 7:45am-5:30pm and Friday 7:45-4:30pm. Occasionally we alter the hours to take a long weekend, attend training and/or vacation.
AS OUR PERFECT MATCH, YOU:
-Are a thinker and willing to grow
-Are familiar with work flow, greeting patients, implant placement assistance, intra-oral photography, and understanding chief complaints.
-Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development
-Prioritize patient rapport and outstanding customer service
-Show a strong respect for all coworkers regardless of position
-Willing and able to demonstrate your ability to abide by the practice's protocols for patient care, room setup and equipment sterilization
YOUR HISTORY LIKELY SHOWS:
-1 or more years of dental assisting experience
-Strong administrative and organizing skills with attention to detail
-A game changer to the dental office, bringing new fresh ideas and presenting them in an energetic and fun way
-Amazing team player, who loves to work with others and help where needed
-Professional and positive image to patients and teammates
- Ability to record procedures in software real time while dentist is working
- Ability to explain costs and procedures to patient if front desk is not available
- Computer Savvy
- Growth mindset, desire to lean and grow with the practice
- Willing to own up to mistakes and take immediate corrective action
NOTES:
-Salary is negotiable (additional benefits, perks and/or bonuses are possible as practice grows and personal expertise is gained).
-Training will be provided for office specific systems and procedures.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Set up for dental procedures and prepare set ups for next day
Infection control (disinfection and sterilization procedures)
Organization of dental supplies, disposables, instruments and sterilization
Lab communication (in/out cases, phone calls)
Take digital X-Rays, Panoramic, Intraoral photos, impressions and pouring/trim models
Scheduling (break down tx plan into appts, set next visit, recall appt, call patients)
Dental Software inputs (treatment plan, update medical info, chief complain notes, tx notes, procedures completed)
Patient communication (greeting, understanding, empathy, chief complaint, dental procedures and post operatory instructions)
Hygiene assistance
Temporary crowns
Check patient in and out
Get office ready for the next day
Follow Instructions and implement with little to no direction after being trained
Ensure HIPPA/security/confidentially compliance with legal requirements
Communicate and work effectively with other team members
Fine tune and follow office systems
Ortho assisting
Minor additional details, tasks or projects as required
Taking initiative, being motivated, sharing workload equally with other assistants, helping the office and patients thrive
Have a great attitude and willing to learn
Please do not call the dental office, please send requests, messages, questions and resumes via the indeed application or the email on file. Thank you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 â 40 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
