Hybrid Position - Front Office / Dental Assistant
We are looking for a highly polished and professional person to join the team in our modern Mission Hills endodontic office. We are looking for the following talents:
Verbal skills w/the ability to adapt immediately to patient needs
Typing skills of at least 60 WPM
A college degree or associates degree is required
Polished dress and presentation
A team player who respects all members of the staff and is self-motivated to find ways to help with all aspects of patient care and office maintenance
The ability to solve problems, control a patient or staff crisis, to think on your feet in a calm, logical, diplomatic yet authoritative way. This means excellent verbal skills and intuitive people skills that always display fairness and kindness.
The job would have the following requirements:
Our staff works 4 ten-hour days a week. Flexibility is required at times for coverage.
Answering phone to speak w/patients, referring offices, doctors and insurance personnel
Scheduling and the ability to see the theory of a schedule and how to maximize patient care in the time slots available
Dealing with all aspects of insurance (verifying coverage, following claims, insurance refunds, etc.)
Presenting treatment plans and having the concern of the patient in mind for a caring and nurturing delivery
Checking out patients and following up with their restorative care
Computer skills to handle our dental software. We utilize Dentrix, on which we will train, but the computer skills should be trainable. The more knowledge of computer maintenance, the better
Closing out the end of the day/week/month in Dentrix and QuickBooks
Ordering of supplies, including office forms, cleaning, front office supplies and office maintenance supplies
This is a hybrid position which will include training in the back office as well. Our practice provides an excellent opportunity to develop your highest level of skills. We need a person who is self motivated to develop finely honed administrative as well as assisting techniques, accuracy of charting, all while maintaining excellent rapport with three doctors, the patients and a phenomenal staff of fine professionals. Kindness and a strong work ethic are very important.
The assistant skills we are seeking are as follows:
Preparing operatories and assisting doctors.
Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment.
Taking digital x-rays (requires certification)
Maintaining equipment and operatory supplies.
Answering patient questions about treatment and easing patient concerns.
Charting skills
This office has very little staff turnover, for we ensure the job develops you to career potential. We pay above many college level positions and give you the opportunity to grow with your abilities. We are looking for career-oriented team members who enjoy the opportunity to work with people and help create an environment of friendly service and teamwork.
Above all, we want a strong team player who finds Mission Hills Endodontics to be their professional home.
This is a full-time position