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Dental Assistant Front Desk Float

Confidential • Full-time • Indio, California, United States • $18 - $20 / hour • 4w ago

The DA front office float performs clinical and administrative tasks that support practice operations.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

· Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.

· Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.

· Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.

· Conduct work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.

· Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient in the patient’s chart.

· Greet patients upon arrival and assist in answering incoming phone calls.

· Conduct patient health screening.

· Perform diagnostic quality dental radiographic procedures. (Once trained and certified)

· Assist in supporting patient retention by following established scheduling guidelines and protocols.

· Ensure patients have updated all necessary paperwork prior to treatment.

· Assist with on-call and reactivation patient lists to ensure openings in the practice schedule are filled.

· Assist with collecting payments from patients at the time of treatment and scheduling future patient appointments.

· Ensure that patient records are accurate and complete, and that patient confidentiality is strictly maintained.

· Monitor and organize outgoing/incoming patient referrals and specialist updates.

· Dispatch lab work appropriately and check in lab cases as they arrive.

· Maintain an appropriate office environment through cooperation and teamwork.

· Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

· Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

· Current Basic life support (CPR) Certification.

· Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray license).

· Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures specific to a dental office environment.

· Good communication skills.

· Ability to perform detailed work according to established formats and protocols.

· Proof of course completion in the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA) and Infection Control for Dental Assistants (8-hour) within 12 months of employment.

· Fluent: Spanish Required

Optional Requirements:

· At least one years of experience in a dental clinical setting preferred.

· Working knowledge in (Open Dental, Paterson) dental software.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Rotating weekends

Language:

Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Indio, CA 92201 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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