Dental Front Office Coordinator & Dental Assistant, SDM Payroll, Frederick, MD
SDM Payroll -
Frederick, MD,
US
Dental Front Office Coordinator & Dental Assistant
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
Job description
Terrance Dental Group proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey!
Overview
We are looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated new team member to fulfill our combination Front Office Coordinator & Dental Assistant position. The Front Office Coordinator & Dental Assistant ensures that quality patient care is a priority. This role is an essential part of the team that aids the dentist in the safe and efficient execution of procedures, while also supporting the front office.
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-2pm
Duties/Responsibilities
Required Skills/Abilities
Education and Experience
Physical Requirements
Benefits for Full-Time Employees*
*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*
Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions "To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!"
Overview
We are looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated new team member to fulfill our combination Front Office Coordinator & Dental Assistant position. The Front Office Coordinator & Dental Assistant ensures that quality patient care is a priority. This role is an essential part of the team that aids the dentist in the safe and efficient execution of procedures, while also supporting the front office.
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-2pm
Duties/Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.
- Maintain meticulous records to ensure all provider, insurance, and patient accounts are recorded and posted correctly.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments to maximize the provider schedules.
- Present treatment plans and financial responsibilities effectively to patients.
- Address patient concerns while remaining calm, effective, and even-tempered in high pressure circumstances.
- Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
- Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
- Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
- Setup and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
- Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
- Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Dental office and assisting experience required.
- Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.
- Work with and maintain all dental equipment.
- Facilitate patient comfort, care and satisfaction consistently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Positively contribute to a respectful and collaborative working environment.
- Facilitate patient comfort, care, and satisfaction in a professional manner.
- Present to work during scheduled shifts (see office manual for specifics).
Education and Experience
- At least one year of dental office support experience.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of periods of standing and bending.
- Must be able to lift <15 pounds at times.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees*
- PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental allowance
- 401(k) Eligibility
- And many more!
*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*
Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions "To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!"
- Positive Energy - We are enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, optimistic, generous, kind, and passionate.
- Partnership - Work collaboratively together to achieve shared goals. We accomplish more together than as individuals. We are better together.
- Communication - Set clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members.
- Growth - We strive to continuously improve and are goal-oriented. We grow always in all ways.