Overview
Dental Receptionist/Assistant Jobs in North Aurora at Optima Dental and Associates
Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Receptionist/Assistant, where your energy and dedication will help create a welcoming environment for patients and ensure smooth clinic operations. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patients, managing appointments, patient records, and insurance processing, while also assisting with clinical procedures. Your proactive attitude and attention to detail will contribute to delivering exceptional dental care in a fast-paced, friendly setting. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in both administrative and clinical aspects of dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients warmly, verify their information, insurance, and schedule appointments
- Insurance verifications and breakdowns. Treatment plan presentations
- Manage patient check-in and check-out processes, ensuring accurate medical records and insurance documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist dentists during procedures through chairside assisting, including preparing materials, taking vital signs, and performing basic dental imaging like X-rays and 3D scans.
- Maintain infection control standards by practicing aseptic techniques and ensuring all clinical areas are sterile and organized.
- Support clinical staff with tasks such as taking vital signs, explaining procedures using dental terminology, and assisting with general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or pediatric dentistry cases.
- Handle administrative duties including answering phones, managing medical documentation, coding procedures accurately for billing purposes, and updating medical records.
- Ensure smooth clinic workflow by coordinating patient flow during four-handed dentistry sessions and supporting infection control protocols.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working in a dental clinic or healthcare environment is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, medical terminology, and medical coding practices.
- Hands-on experience with dental assisting tasks including chairside assisting, X-ray procedures, and taking vital signs.
- Strong understanding of infection control protocols and aseptic techniques within a dental setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively using dental terminology and explain procedures clearly to pediatric patients when needed.
- Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dentistry and familiarity with advanced imaging tools like 3D scanners is advantageous.
This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop their skills in both the administrative and clinical sides of dentistry while providing outstanding patient care in a supportive environment. All positions are paid roles that emphasize professional growth within a vibrant dental practice committed to excellence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
Title: Dental Receptionist/Assistant
Company: Optima Dental and Associates
Location: North Aurora
