Dental Receptionist/Assistant

Ridgeway Dental is looking for a competent dental receptionist/assistant who will make a visit to our office the most pleasant experience possible for patients, while also helping the office run efficiently. This position is primarily a receptionist role while occasionally assisting from time to time. Excellent customer service and administrative skills along with fluency in current dental assisting techniques are required. The ideal candidate is well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We are looking for someone who is skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to execute office procedures effectively and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an outstanding team in a beautiful, new facility. Check out our website at ridgeway-dental.com!

Our mission: To be our patients' trusted dental care provider and oral health advisor, who is committed to providing the highest level of individualized care to each patient that we serve.

Responsibilities

• Make patients feel welcome at Ridgeway Dental
• Managing daily schedule and scheduling appointments
• Checking patients in and out, answering phones and checking voicemails
• Reviewing treatment plans and associated costs
• Sending insurance claims and posting insurance payments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
• Capturing digital x-rays
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Skills

• Proven experience as a dental receptionist and assistant
• Excellent customer service
• Active and engaged listener
• Goal-oriented and proactive
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Well-organized and reliable

• Collaborative personality who cares for the greater good of the team
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations required by OSHA
• High school diploma; RDA or CDA required
• Additional certification or training is an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Ridgeway Dental complies with current CDC guidelines for dental practices

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location