Assistant, Dental - Emblem Health
Albany, NY 12201
About the Job
Position overview:
In addition to performing the duties of a dental assistant, the dental assistant II must also perform all of the duties of a sterilization technician. They must also be prepared to function as a receptionist and file clerk, whenever the regular receptionist is unavailable.
Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and bring them to treatment rooms.
- Assist dentists and hygienists during examination and treatment.
- Review daily schedules and make appropriate changes.
- Make entries in patients' charts, as directed by dentists.
- Expose and mount radiographs.
- Clean and disinfect operatories between patients.
- Maintain inventories of all dental supplies.
- Pull and re-file patients' charts, as needed.
- Dismiss patients and deliver paperwork to the front desk staff.
- Insure that all dental instruments are properly sterilized and maintained, according to the OSHA guidelines.
- Answer the telephone.
- Schedule appointments and collect fees from patients, using the Dentech computer system.
- Ensure that insurance claim forms are accurately completed by patients.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned by practice management from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High school diploma required.
- Must be computer literate.
- Excellent patient service and telephone skills.
- Previous experience as a dental assistant for at least one year is preferred
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 1000000646
- Hiring Range: $39,000-$43,000
Source : Emblem Health