Dental Assistant - Watervview Dental Group - Portland, CT

Single owner dental office is looking for a competent dental assistant/Patient Coordinator who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Person should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed 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 Develops and maintains doctor/hygienist schedule to meet practice goals. Responsible for answering incoming calls to include, new patient calls, emergencies, scheduling patient appointments, requesting records, and follow up. Manage unscheduled list, asap list, treatment pending list, to ensure patient follow through to meet scheduling goals. Greet and check patients in and out for and after treatment. Educate and consult patients discussing treatment needs and presenting treatment plans. Increase and stimulate new patient growth by supporting marketing and promotional programs, to include recall cards, continuing care calls, referral letters and gifts, and working with referrals. Document patient dental treatments and financial transactions, to include signing of financial arrangements, prepayments for large cases, financing, and charges collection. Make pre-treatment financial arrangements with patients. Responsible for billing dental insurance, posting payments, and claim estimations. Balance income and charges daily and prepare deposits. Follows office procedures for patient referrals. Responds to patient concerns and inquiries and seeks assistance when necessary. General office duties and other duties as required... Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Free parking Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: Certified Dental Assistant (Required) Work Location: In person

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