Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist

About the role

We’re looking for a cross-trained Dental Assistant who can support great dentistry chairside and make patients feel taken care of from arrival to departure. If you’re also interested in or experienced with front-office and business tasks, this role is for you. You’ll be the calm, capable connector between our patients and our practice—someone who can reassure a nervous patient and keep the schedule running smoothly. Prior dental experience is required. This is a fast-paced, people-facing role where details and kindness matter.

Responsibilities

• Patient Relations + Front Office
  • Answer patient calls with professionalism and empathy
  • Schedule appointments, manage patient flow, and help keep the day running smoothly
  • Check patients in and out with a welcoming, confident presence
  • Document patient financial and insurance responsibility with 100% accuracy
  • Collect payments for procedures and assist with past-due balances respectfully
  • Proactively call patients who are due for service or need to book appointments
  • Use scheduling tools to fill cancellations and past-due appointments
  • Support morning huddles and help the team stay aligned
• Clinical Assisting
  • Prepare patients for oral exams and assist clinicians with treatment and documentation
  • Provide excellent chairside support and patient education
  • Take digital radiographs/X-rays
  • Assist hygienists and doctors with charting
  • Take detailed notes and accurately record key information
  • Adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality
  • Learn or use dental software
  • Maintain a high standard of sanitization and comfort working in a sterile setting
• Dental Lab + Back Office Support
  • Sanitize operatories in accordance with CDC guidelines
  • Sterilize instruments
  • Stock supplies and keep rooms ready
  • Check in lab cases and communicate with dental labs
  • Assist with ordering supplies and inventory

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in dental terminology, procedures, and equipment
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize confidently
• A team-first mindset and patient-centered approach

Benefits

• Dental benefits (including immediate family)
• Health insurance + 401(k)
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• No weekends