Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Better and Gentle Family Dentistry - Kingston, NY

Job Title: Dental Assistant / Front Office Administrator (Dual Role) Location: Kingston, NY Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Compensation: Starting at $24 (Commensurate with skills and experience) Benefits: [Health Insurance Stipend/ Paid Time Off / 401(k) match/ Dental benefitsfor Employee & Family About Us: At Better and Gentle Family Dentistry , we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, high-quality dental care in a welcoming, modern environment. We are growing and looking for a reliable, multi-talented Dental Assistant & Front Office Administrator to join our team. If you excel at multi-tasking, thrive in a patient-centered environment, and enjoy balancing chairside clinical support with front-desk administration, we would love to hear from you. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties (Dental Assistant) Chairside Assisting: Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures (four-handed dentistry). Patient Care: Seat patients, take medical histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for treatment. Sterilization & Setup: Sterilize and disinfect instruments, prepare treatment rooms, and strictly maintain infection control protocols (OSHA/CDC guidelines). Radiology: Take high-quality digital dental X-rays/CBCT/intraoral scans as directed by the dentist. Lab Support: Take digital impressions and manage lab cases. Administrative Duties (Front Office) Patient Reception: Greet patients warmly, manage the check-in/check-out process, and answer incoming phone calls. Scheduling: Coordinate appointment schedules to optimize daily workflow and provider time. Billing & Insurance: Verify insurance coverage, submit claims, process payments, and present treatment estimates to patients. Record Management: Maintain accurate patient records and electronic charts in compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Qualifications & Skills Experience: Minimum [1–2] years of experience working in a dental office (hybrid experience preferred). Software: Proficiency with Open Dental preferred Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a friendly, professional demeanor. Organization: Strong detail orientation and ability to prioritize tasks seamlessly between the front desk and operatory. Schedule & Hours Days: Tuesday-Friday Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this dual role directly through this portal. Pay: From $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Experience: dental: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Kingston, NY 12401 (Required) Work Location: In person

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