Dental Assistant

Overview

This is a Full‑Time Dental Assistant role at Browne Goetz & Miraglia. Why You’ll Love this Dental Assistant/Patient Care Rep Job! Do you have strong verbal skills? Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care? If so, then you’d be a great fit for our Dental Assistant position. In this position, you will have the opportunity to cross‑train as a dental assistant and a patient care representative.

The days will always be full of excitement!

The Dental Assistant/Patient Care Rep provides clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care and maintain communication between dentists, patients and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience. Along with providing administrative support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists. With a focus on exceptional patient service, the Dental Receptionist is the front line to patient communication, assisting the patient in the necessary administrative functions of dental care.

• Health Insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (single or family coverage), gym/health club reimbursement, discounted health and fitness merchandise and more
• Dental benefits (including free cleanings)
• Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more
• 401K with dedicated financial assistance
• Continuing education through work at no cost to you

• Greet and interact with patients in a positive, professional manner both in person and via telephone.
• Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments.
• Review treatment plans and educate patients on procedures, financial responsibilities, and post‑operative care.
• Accurately verify insurance benefits, communicate payment obligations, and collect payments.
• Maintain and manage patient records from initial intake through billing, ensuring accurate data entry and strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Respond to patient inquiries and requests for information promptly and professionally.
• Prepare patients for treatment and provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
• Expose radiographs and intra‑oral images as needed.
• Prepare, disinfect, and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and infection control protocols.
• Monitor and maintain dental supply inventory.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and flexibility in assisting different providers based on practice needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• C.D.A. preferred
• Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by the state
• Excellent customer service skills
• Clear speaking and telephone voice
• Positive attitude and energetic personality
• Comfortable in a computerized environment
• Ability to multitask

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

Poughkeepsie, NY $50.00-$60.00 1 month ago