Dental Assistant - O'Shee Family Dentistry - Baton Rouge, LA

Responsibilities: - Assist the dentist during dental procedures - Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment - Take and edit digital dental x-rays - Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care - Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history - Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation - Assist with dental lab work, including pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns - Schedule patient appointments and manage the dental office calendar - Handle administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims, and maintaining patient records -Cross Training with front desk responsibilities Experience: - Prior experience working as a dental assistant preferred - Knowledge of front desk work is a plus - Familiarity with eaglesoft is a plus - Proficiency in medical coding and billing procedures - Experience with CAD/CAM technology for dental restorations is beneficial Come join our growing practice! O'Shee Family Dentistry is a privately owned practice that offers a comfortable dental environment with high quality equipment. We offer a fantastic work-home life balance, Health insurance, Multiple paid weeks of vacation, Sick/holiday pay, and a wonderful work environment. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to join our team as a Dental Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with the dentist to provide high-quality dental care to our patients. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a dental setting, with EDDA certification a plus. As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the dentist during procedures, preparing instruments and equipment, taking x-rays, and providing patient education. You will also perform patient assessments, maintain accurate medical records, and handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing insurance claims. To be successful in this role, you should have strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and attention to detail. Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic is preferred. Knowledge of medical coding and billing procedures is also beneficial. If you are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and working in a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $20.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching On-the-job training Paid sick time Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Baton Rouge, LA 70810: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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