Looking for a Dental Receptionist / Back Office Help for West Los Angeles Dental Office

We are currently looking for a dental assistant/receptionist to join our team. This role involves assisting our clinical staff (RDAs) in the back office while also managing front office responsibilities, such as scheduling and answering phones.

Our office sees patients three days a week, and the preferred schedule for this position is Monday through Wednesday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While we do not see patients on Thursdays or Fridays, we require this role to have a flexible schedule on those days to follow up with patients and manage phone inquiries. We can accommodate between 3 to 8 hours on Thursdays and Fridays, bringing the total weekly commitment to a minimum of 25–40 hours.

A great compensation package of $30-$40 per hour is offered along with 401k matching for the right candidate with potential of future increases.

Duties

• Greet patients warmly upon arrival, verify patient information, and assist with intake procedures
• Schedule appointments efficiently using dental practice management software OPENDENTAL
• Verify insurance coverage (No Claims Processing is required)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in OpenDental
• Assist other dental assistants in turning rooms over, during procedures by preparing instruments and ensuring sterilization protocols are followed
• Answer phone systems with professional phone etiquette, answer inquiries, and direct calls appropriately
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and documentation review to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations