Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Job Overview
We are seeking a friendly, organized, and dependable Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our dental practice. This dual-role position supports both clinical and front office operations, ensuring excellent patient care, smooth daily workflow, and a positive patient experience from check-in to check-out.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Take and process dental X-rays (as permitted by state regulations)
• Prepare dental materials and tray setups
• Maintain accurate clinical records and charting
• Ensure infection control and OSHA compliance
• Provide patient education and post-operative instructions
• Greet patients warmly and manage the front desk operations efficiently.
• Handle patient inquiries via phone and in-person with excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Verify patient insurance information and assist with insurance claims processing.
• Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform medical billing and coding tasks, including CPT coding and ICD-10 documentation review.
• Assist with medical collections as needed and manage patient