- Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job
- Saint Charles, IL
Job Description
We are looking for a competent dental Receptionist/Assistant who will make the dentistâs office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Youâll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentistâs shoulders. Dental Receptionist/Assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible for our patients.
Responsibilities
Greet patients who enter the office warmly
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Schedule, cancel, and reschedule patient appointments as needed
Assist patients in filling out required forms
Collect payment from patients
File insurance claims and track their progress
Maintain office inventory
Perform office duties such as document filing, scanning, and copying
Communicate with dental supply vendors
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Schedule, cancel, and reschedule patient appointments as neede
*Skills*
Superior customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Positive attitude and professional appearance
Basic computer literacy
Proficiency or ability to learn dental practice management software such as Open Dental
Working knowledge of dental terminology Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Certification in office administration or a related field is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Every weekend
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Must be able to work on Saturdays
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental receptionist: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Spanish & English (Required)
Work Location: In person
