We are looking for a great team player to help make our dental practice run smoother.
This position is intended to be a cross-trained front office and back office floater position. The ideal applicant will have either dental assisting experience or a certificate from a dental assisting school AND previous dental office front desk experience. X-ray certification is required. EDDA is preferred but not required. Higher wage rates will be offered to more qualified candidates. Candidates with only one of the above qualifications will still be considered. Required personal attributes include a positive attitude, compassion for patients, great time management skills, and timeliness.
Some activities of this position in the back office will include general dentistry assisting chairside with a range of procedures, room setup and cleanup, instrument sterilization, office maintenance, interaction with patients and advocation for patient care, dental lab work, and patient case record keeping.
Some activities of this position in the front office will include answering the phone, greeting patients warmly, acquiring and maintaining patient records, checking patients in when they arrive, checking patients out when the leave including payment, and providing fee estimates to patients for treatment.
Any experience with removable prosthodontics such as denture steps will be highly considered.
Other tasks will likely be added during training but raises are offered on a merit basis as the employee increases their skill set.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Amite, LA 70422 (Required)
Work Location: In person