Dental Assistant/receptionist

Pascagoula, MS, US, United States

Job Description

M&T Family Dentistry, PLLC DBA Lighthouse Dental in Pascagoula, MS is looking for a positive, goal-oriented, enthusiastic, punctual, dental assistant/receptionist!

Our hours are Monday through Friday with a lunch break from 12-1pm. We have two general dentists. We use Dentrix with Dexis intraoral sensors.
Previous dental experience is

required

.

Required

:

High school diploma or equivalent; Active CPR Certificate; Active Dental Radiology Permit



Benefits are for full time employees only (32 or more hours per week): Benefits include PTO, Simple IRA 3% Match after one year, Paid major holidays, paid CPR and license renewal, medical insurance

Part-time employment is available.

Employee must be available to work Mondays and Wednesdays.



Email resume to: pascagouladentists@gmail.com

Duties

- Must be skilled in the use of office equipment including: Autoclave, model trimmer, PAN and x-ray sensor equipment, oxygen and nitrous oxide, intra oral camera. Must be able to educate patients on treatment.

- Must be able to take blood pressure.

- Must be able to prevent cross contamination and have knowledge of OSHA regulations.

- Must be able to write in English using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Greet and welcome patients as they arrive at the dental office
- Answer phone calls and schedule appointments for patients (if needed)
- Manage patient records and update information as necessary
- Verify insurance coverage and assist with billing inquiries (if needed)
- Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and scanning documents
- Provide exceptional customer service to patients and address their concerns or questions
- Collaborate with dental staff to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient operations

- Must be able to assist dental chair side. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work. Job requires sitting and twisting/turning for work.

- Must be able and willing to train to work at the front desk which includes scheduling patients, multitasking, answering phones, checking out patients and collecting payments, counting money, verifying insurance and creating accurate treatment plans to present to patients.

Experience

- Previous experience as a dental assistant or dental receptionist is required
- Proficiency in Dentrix dental software systems is highly desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology and dental procedures is required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Retirement plan
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6194808
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    USD
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pascagoula, MS, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned