Albuquerque Periodontal and Implant Specialists is a small family dental practice in Albuquerque, NM specializing in periodontics and dental implants. We are professional, focused on caring for our community, and provide a respectful/social office culture. As a Dental/Business Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality care to our patients and will work closely with the dentist to ensure efficient/smooth operations in the dental office. Your attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work well in a team will contribute to the success of our practice.
Duties:
Assist dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
Prepare rooms and sterilize instruments/equipment in accordance with infection control protocols.
Take dental radiographs (X-rays) as needed.
Provide patient education on oral hygiene, pre- and post-operative care
Manage patient records, including charting, obtaining current health history, updating care plans and maintaining confidentiality.
Schedule appointments and manage the front desk operations efficiently. Handle phone calls with professionalism, demonstrating strong phone etiquette
Support front office tasks including verifying insurance, presenting treatment plans, and collecting payments.
Maintain office schedule by ensuring patient workflow, confirming appointments, calling unscheduled/short call patients to maintain full schedule daily.
Collaborate with the dental team to ensure effective communication and patient care.
Communicate with patients and referring offices in a timely and professional manner
Experience/Qualifications:
Current NM Dental Assistant/Radiology License required
CPR Certification preferred
Bilingual preferred, but not required
Strong organization skills and customer service experience
We offer competitive compensation, PTO, and 401k. If you are passionate about dentistry and enjoy working in a patient centered environment, we would love to hear from you.
Office hours are Mon. - Thurs. 8am - 5pm
This is a full time position, may consider part time for the right candidate.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 36 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
No nights
No weekends
Work Location: In person