full-time 2 months ago
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Better and Gentle Family Dentistry
150 Hurley Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
From 24/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Open Dental Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
Job Title: Dental Assistant / Front Office Administrator (Dual Role)Location: Kingston, NY
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Compensation: Starting at $24 (Commensurate with skills and experience)
Benefits: [Health Insurance Stipend/ Paid Time Off / 401(k) match/ Dental benefitsfor Employee & Family
About Us: At Better and Gentle Family Dentistry, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, high-quality dental care in a welcoming, modern environment. We are growing and looking for a reliable, multi-talented Dental Assistant & Front Office Administrator to join our team. If you excel at multi-tasking, thrive in a patient-centered environment, and enjoy balancing chairside clinical support with front-desk administration, we would love to hear from you.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties (Dental Assistant)
Chairside Assisting: Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures (four-handed dentistry).
Patient Care: Seat patients, take medical histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for treatment.
Sterilization & Setup: Sterilize and disinfect instruments, prepare treatment rooms, and strictly maintain infection control protocols (OSHA/CDC guidelines).
Radiology: Take high-quality digital dental X-rays/CBCT/intraoral scans as directed by the dentist.
Lab Support: Take digital impressions and manage lab cases.
Administrative Duties (Front Office)
Patient Reception: Greet patients warmly, manage the check-in/check-out process, and answer incoming phone calls.
Scheduling: Coordinate appointment schedules to optimize daily workflow and provider time.
Billing & Insurance: Verify insurance coverage, submit claims, process payments, and present treatment estimates to patients.
Record Management: Maintain accurate patient records and electronic charts in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Minimum [1–2] years of experience working in a dental office (hybrid experience preferred).
Software: Proficiency with Open Dental preferred
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a friendly, professional demeanor.
Organization: Strong detail orientation and ability to prioritize tasks seamlessly between the front desk and operatory.
Schedule & Hours
Days: Tuesday-Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this dual role directly through this portal.
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Experience:
dental: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Kingston, NY 12401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Compensation: Starting at $24 (Commensurate with skills and experience)
Benefits: [Health Insurance Stipend/ Paid Time Off / 401(k) match/ Dental benefitsfor Employee & Family
About Us: At Better and Gentle Family Dentistry, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, high-quality dental care in a welcoming, modern environment. We are growing and looking for a reliable, multi-talented Dental Assistant & Front Office Administrator to join our team. If you excel at multi-tasking, thrive in a patient-centered environment, and enjoy balancing chairside clinical support with front-desk administration, we would love to hear from you.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties (Dental Assistant)
Chairside Assisting: Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures (four-handed dentistry).
Patient Care: Seat patients, take medical histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for treatment.
Sterilization & Setup: Sterilize and disinfect instruments, prepare treatment rooms, and strictly maintain infection control protocols (OSHA/CDC guidelines).
Radiology: Take high-quality digital dental X-rays/CBCT/intraoral scans as directed by the dentist.
Lab Support: Take digital impressions and manage lab cases.
Administrative Duties (Front Office)
Patient Reception: Greet patients warmly, manage the check-in/check-out process, and answer incoming phone calls.
Scheduling: Coordinate appointment schedules to optimize daily workflow and provider time.
Billing & Insurance: Verify insurance coverage, submit claims, process payments, and present treatment estimates to patients.
Record Management: Maintain accurate patient records and electronic charts in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Minimum [1–2] years of experience working in a dental office (hybrid experience preferred).
Software: Proficiency with Open Dental preferred
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a friendly, professional demeanor.
Organization: Strong detail orientation and ability to prioritize tasks seamlessly between the front desk and operatory.
Schedule & Hours
Days: Tuesday-Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this dual role directly through this portal.
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Experience:
dental: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Kingston, NY 12401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Medical scheduling
• Interpersonal skills
• Vital signs
• HIPAA
• OSHA
• Interpersonal skills
• Vital signs
• HIPAA
• OSHA
About Better and Gentle Family Dentistry
Better and Gentle Family Dentistry is dedicated to providing exceptional care with a focus on precision, technology, and patient comfort. Their experienced team offers expert knowledge and advanced technology for precise and compassionate dental treatment.
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