Dental Assistant/Receptionist Alder Creek Dental Kirkland, WA Job Details Part-time $25 - $38 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Vital signs Payment processing Safety regulations Writing skills HIPAA English Attention to detail Health information regulatory compliance Clinical confidentiality policies Safety standard operating procedures Certified Dental Assistant Full Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help with daily front desk responsibilities will be: Schedule , re-schedule & confirm appointments Greeting patients Update patient personal insurance information Respond to emails, telephone calls, texts.

Enter payments & personal insurance onto patient accounts with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA , HIPPA and office procedures. Insurance verification will be a plus. Presenting treatment plan to patients

• Dental assistant responsibilities when needed: Assist chair side during dental procedures. Perform the scan/for example, Itero scan.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Make preliminary impressions, make temporary crowns.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Perform dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Actively provide hand instruments and materials as needed to Dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist's efficiency. Help with sterilization.
• Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies.
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

REQUIREMENTS

Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards. Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards. Adhere to office policy and procedures when collecting payments. Familiarity with Open Dental software is a plus. Must be detail oriented . May be asked to assist in other areas of the office. Must excel in forward thinking in order to anticipate the needs of the doctor as well as the patient. Must demonstrate active listening . Must demonstrate excellent communication skills by talking to others to convey information effectively. English speaking and writing proficiency . Experienced in dental field at least 1 year+ and New grad CDA welcome to apply.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person