Job Title:

Dental Assistant / Front Office Administrator (Dual Role)

Location:

Kingston, NY Position Type:

Full-Time /

Part-Time Compensation:

Starting at $24 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

Benefits:

[Health Insurance Stipend/ Paid Time Off / 401(k) match/ Dental benefitsfor

Employee & Family About Us:

At Better and Gentle Family Dentistry , we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, high-quality dental care in a welcoming, modern environment. We are growing and looking for a reliable, multi-talented Dental Assistant & Front Office Administrator to join our team. If you excel at multi-tasking, thrive in a patient-centered environment, and enjoy balancing chairside clinical support with front-desk administration, we would love to hear from you. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties (Dental Assistant)

Chairside Assisting:

Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures (four-handed dentistry).

Patient Care:

Seat patients, take medical histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for treatment.

Sterilization & Setup:

Sterilize and disinfect instruments, prepare treatment rooms, and strictly maintain infection control protocols (OSHA/CDC guidelines).

Radiology:

Take high-quality digital dental X-rays/CBCT/intraoral scans as directed by the dentist.

Lab Support:

Take digital impressions and manage lab cases. Administrative Duties (Front Office)

Patient Reception:

Greet patients warmly, manage the check-in/check-out process, and answer incoming phone calls.

Scheduling:

Coordinate appointment schedules to optimize daily workflow and provider time.

Billing & Insurance:

Verify insurance coverage, submit claims, process payments, and present treatment estimates to patients.

Record Management:

Maintain accurate patient records and electronic charts in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills Experience:

Minimum [1-2] years of experience working in a dental office (hybrid experience preferred).

Software:

Proficiency with Open Dental preferred

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a friendly, professional demeanor.

Organization:

Strong detail orientation and ability to prioritize tasks seamlessly between the front desk and operatory.

Schedule & Hours Days:

Tuesday-Friday Hours:

8:30 AM to 5:30 PM How to

Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this dual role directly through this portal.

Pay:

From $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Experience:

dental: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Kingston, NY 12401 (Required)

Work Location:

In person