Dental Assistant/Front Office Assistant - Farzin R Farhan DDS Inc - Los Angeles, CA

At Farzin R Farhan DDS Inc, we’re here to ensure that each patient receives the best possible experience, and we feel that a welcoming team of dental assistants is integral. If you join us in our mission to give each patient a bigger and better smile, you’ll be handling a full array of basic assistant’s tasks such as patient checkups, appointment scheduling and intake questionnaires for new clients, and handing off dentists’ tools during procedures.
Responsibilities:

Greet new clients and complete standard questionnaires to learn when they were last seen and what type of care they’re here for
Lead patients back to their respective examination rooms and update them on what’s happening next
Wait at the ready to run small errands for our dentists, such as obtaining patient records or relaying special requests to other staff members
Inform and prepare clients for x-rays
Assist in creating dental impressions
Clean patient's teeth and sterilize equipment before and after patient visits
Tidy up in between clients and after visits
Assist in dental casts and preparations
Administer anesthetics and place dental dams before procedures begin
Pass dentists’ tools as needed, mix cements and other materials during procedures
Manage all cleanliness and housekeeping tasks in assigned examination areas
Ensure compliance with clinical standards
Guide and train less experienced dental assistants, gladly offering answers and help
Prepare, update, and discharge paperwork concerning dental visits and/or referrals
Adapt to mishaps calmly and collaborate efficiently with dentists to smooth things over without distressing pediatric patients

Qualifications:
1+ year of experience with dental assistance (Required) Basic understanding of dental medicine with an eagerness to learn more

Organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills
Ability to listen well and quickly fulfill requests mid-procedure
Good judgment and critical thinking skills
Excellent customer service abilities and a cheerful, friendly demeanor/bedside manner
Entry-level administrative skills so that you can manage patient records
Strong ability to communicate clearly with clients on the phone and schedule or modify appointments
Familiarity with common insurance forms and policies with the ability to answer basic related questions
Ability to handle referrals to outside specialists
Relocation assistance within our practice’s locations

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Every weekend
Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Los Angeles, CA 90018 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Los Angeles, CA 90018: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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