Front office receptionist Treatment coordinator Dental Assistant

Los Alamitos Periodontics & Dental Impla

Front office receptionist Treatment coordinator Dental Assistant

Los Alamitos, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are an established periodontal office seeking an energetic and caring receptionist for the front office - dental assisting skills are a bonus, but not required. If you have sales or customer service experience, then you are encouraged to apply - experience in healthcare is not necessary! Our employees are truly appreciated and work in a positive environment.

    We are seeking someone for a part-time position, but the position may become a full time position. If you do become a full time employee, then benefits will include vacation and holiday pay, 401K matching, and health insurance.

    Primary responsibilities include the following:

    Assisting patients and referring dental offices via phone and email

    Patient scheduling

    Patient check-in and check-out

    Patient registration

    Coordinate with referring doctors and office staff by phone and email

    Insurance authorization and verification

    Gain knowledge of periodontal therapies in order to review recommended treatment with patients effectively

    Dental assisting responsibilities would be secondary and implemented as necessary if the employee fits the capabilities for the following:

    Chair-side surgical assisting and charting

    Set-up and break down rooms

    Sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments supplies

    Proper infection control of all areas involving patient care

    Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or hygienist

    Must be able to take digital dental radiographs efficiently

    Qualifications

    High School diploma or GED certificate required