- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Durham, NC
Job Description
We are looking for a dental office assistant who is inspired to deliver a great experience to our patients and who want to play an important role in patient-centered dental care. Dental office assistants are the first face and point of contact with our patients. Must be an efficient task-master while at the same time providing a human touch and an excellent overall patient experience. To be successful, you need to enjoy interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, to feel energized by a fast-paced dental environment, and remain cool under pressure even when serving a person who may be upset, disrespectful, or impatient. You should have a successful history of being responsible, reliable and capable of solving problems while being friendly and helpful in seeking ways to support other care team members.
General Office Duties
Perform general office duties such as sorting mail, filing and photocopying.
Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
Retrieve and enter data into dental records system.
Assist patients in completing forms.
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively in team environment.
Operate standard office equipment including computer, calculator, fax and copy machines.
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collectively to complete daily tasks.
Screen and monitor requests, completing or routing as assigned.
Perform record keeping duties as required.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records and Electronic Practice Management systems preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
dental terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
