Job Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)
- Signing Bonus: $1000 (paid after 120 hours of work)
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Dental Assistant capable of managing both clinical and administrative responsibilities. This hybrid role requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to efficiently manage both patient-facing and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented team player with a passion for providing exceptional patient care while ensuring smooth clinic operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Support:
- Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays).
- Prepare and maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment rooms.
- Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene.
- Accurately record patient information in our electronic health records system (Open Dental).
Administrative Support (Front Office):
- Greet and check-in patients in a warm and welcoming manner.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments and manage patient flow.
- Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries professionally.
- Process insurance claims, verify patient coverage, and assist with billing and payments.
- Maintain and update patient records in Open Dental.
Qualifications:
- Dental Assistant certification or diploma from an accredited program (Required).
- Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience (Required).
- Proficiency in dental software (Open Dental experience is a plus).
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, insurance verification, billing, and scheduling.
- Ability to commute to Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (Required).
- Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
- Bilingual (Spanish or another language) is a plus.
