Dental Assistant

Position

Endodontic Chairside and Office Assistant

The Endodontic Chairside and Office Assistant will play a crucial role in patient care and administrative work at Hometown Endodontics. The assistant must have a warm personality and the ability to help make patients feel comfortable, at home, and at ease.

Experience in dental assisting is preferred but not required.

• Assist doctor in all procedures including but not limited to:
  • Endodontics
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Restorative
• Greeting and seating patients
• Setting up and cleaning up operatory rooms for procedures
• Expose radiographs (x‑rays)
• Lab clean‑up and disinfection/sterilization of instruments
• Documentation in patient charts
• Mix cements, restorative and materials
• Inventory control of supplies
• Learn tooth numbering and anatomy
• Assist with maintenance of the MSDS and OSHA manuals
• Establish rapport with patients and validate treatment recommendations made by the doctor
• Answer phone and schedule patients
• Look up insurance benefits and verify coverages
• Enter EOBs and bill/refund patients
• Correspond with referring doctor offices
• Be a team player and help out where needed

Employment Type:

Part‑time
Salary: $15–$20 hourly
Bonus/Commission:
None

Entry level

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices