Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Bright Dental Care • Full-time • Ontario, California, United States • $18 - $20 / hour • 2w ago

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator (Hybrid Role)

Location: Ontario, CA

Practice Type: General Dentistry

We are a friendly, fast-paced dental practice seeking a reliable bilingual (Spanish and English) Dental Assistant with a great attitude who is also comfortable with front office and receptionist duties. This is a hybrid position requiring flexibility between clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

Back Office / Clinical

Chairside assisting (general dentistry procedures)

Room setup and breakdown

Sterilization and infection control

Taking and processing X-rays

Assisting with patient flow and comfort

Front Office / Reception

Checking insurance eligibility and benefits

Scheduling appointments and managing the daily schedule

Answering phones and greeting patients

Verifying patient information

Basic administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

Dental Assistant experience and proper licensing required

Front office dental experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of dental insurance (PPOs, eligibility, breakdowns)

Familiarity with dental software (Dentrix a plus)

Strong communication and customer service skills

Team-oriented, dependable, and adaptable

Schedule & Compensation:

Full-time only —must be available Saturdays

Competitive pay based on experience

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and being involved in both patient care and front office operations.

Please send resume and brief introduction.

Skills

Proficiency in dental terminology, medical coding , and insurance verification processes
Experience with EMR/EHR systems Dentrix
Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations and health information management practices
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle patient inquiries professionally
Bilingual communication skills are required
Office management experience including scheduling, filing, and administrative support in a dental or medical setting
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation review and record keeping
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism

This position offers an engaging work environment where your clinical knowledge combined with administrative expertise will directly impact patient satisfaction and office success. We welcome motivated candidates eager to grow within a supportive team dedicated to quality healthcare delivery.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

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