Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Dental Receptionist/ Assistant
We are seeking an energetic, caring and experienced dental professional with excellent customer service skills. The ideal candidate will be well-organized with exceptional attention to detail. Should be able to follow dental office processes and procedures while also being able to contribute to office efficiency. You should feel comfortable and confident interacting with patients and assisting the dentist with a variety of tasks as assigned. In addition to dental assisting skills you will be cross trained to assist with some front office tasks including but not limited to answering the phone, scheduling appointments, confirming insurance benefits, and collecting payments.

Responsibilities
Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Answering phones
Confirming insurance benefits
Scheduling appointments
Collecting payments for services
Processing insurance claims
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High standards of infection control awareness
Office Hours:
Monday: 9-5
Tuesday: 8-5
Wednesday: 12-7
Thursday/Friday: 8-1
Saturday: One per month 8-1
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Healthcare setting:
Private practice
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Chesterfield, MO 63005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Dental assisting (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Experience:
Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person