Dental Administrative Assistant/Record Taker - - Santa Barbara, CA

About us At Zak Dental we believe that our patients’ oral health needs are best served by our multi-specialty TEAM who stands behind the quality of care that we deliver. We refer to our dental care as Wellness32, because by taking care of our patients’ teeth, we can enhance their overall wellness to the power of 32 (a.k.a. teeth). Our Zak Dental Wellness32 Team lives and operates by our shared values of Acting Benevolently toward our patients and each other Holding ourselves Accountable to our patients and each other Mentoring and being Mentored to drive personal and professional growth. Growing our diverse Star Dental Team that is greater than the sum of its parts. To learn more about our method of dental care delivery please go to www.zakdental.com/learn-more/ . We are blessed to have the opportunity to serve our patients in one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse places in the world...Southern California! If you are a team player and find our core values and beliefs compelling please review the opportunities that are currently available and submit your resume. We look forward to meeting you soon! Benefits Package: Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Holiday Pay Professional Development and Mentorship Accelerated career development opportunities through our Wellness Career Path ______________________________________________________________________ Do you enjoy helping others? Do greet and welcome people with a smile and positive energy? Are you curious about developing a career in healthcare and looking for an opportunity where you will be mentored and educated? Do you believe that oral health (a.k.a. wellness32) is critical for overall wellness? If these characteristics sound like you, then launching your healthcare career as an Administrative Assistant at Zak Dental may be a great fit for you! As the Administrative Assistant you will be the first in-person point of contact (i.e. first impression) for our dental patients. After warmly greeting all patients who walk into our practice with a smile you will assist them with checking in for their appointment and completing some administrative steps prior to the start of their treatment. You will also schedule patients for future appointments In addition you will be cross trained in some basic clinical duties. Ultimately this role is a stepping stone for anyone who wants to build either an administrative or clinical career in the dental healthcare space. Below are the Main Duties of an Administrative Assistant: Greeting and checking patients for their appointment Ensuring all patient documentation such as consent forms, medical releases, health histories are current and complete prior to start of treatment Answering patients’ questions about their current or future appointments, in person and over the phone Escalating patients concerns to other team members when necessary Scheduling patients for treatment for our multi-specialty providers Collecting co-payments Ensuring the office is clean and tidy during operating hours. Turning over rooms per our infection control protocols and seating patients in operatories Safely sterilizing/processing dental instruments Cross-training for records. Requirements: High school diploma (GED) Preferred but not required Bilingual English/Spanish 1 Year experience in administrative assisting Dental Experience or Certifications Associates or Bachelors Degree Benefits Package: Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Holiday Pay Professional Development and Mentorship Accelerated career development opportunities Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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