Treatment Coordinator/Dental Assistant

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Dental Associates of CT

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Fairfield, Connecticut

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves managing patient flow, scheduling, and acting as a liaison between patients and doctors. Clinical duties include chairside assistance, taking x-rays, and maintaining sterile operatory environments.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and possess superior customer service skills, with a willingness to learn and grow within a family-oriented team. You will be responsible for greeting patients, managing appointments, assisting chairside, and handling administrative tasks such as payments and sterilization.

Must Have Skills for ATS

four-handed dentistry

take x-rays

alginates

pour and trim models

package and sterilize instruments

Dentrix Ascend

X-Ray Certification

ICE Certification

Job Description

Description

At Fairfield, an office within Dental Associates of Connecticut, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!  

Currently, we're in search of a highly motivated Full-time Treatment Coordinator/Dental Assistant. Candidate should have a strong work-ethic, be a team player and possess the ability to multitask

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • Greet,  check in and seat patients
  • Handle heavy phone volume
  • Schedule appointments for doctors & hygienists
  • Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor
  • Set up trays as indicated by the days’ charts
  • Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs in advance
  • Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry
  • Enter treatment plans
  • Take x-rays as needed
  • Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient
  • Take alginates/pour and trim models
  • Package and sterilize instruments
  • Keep operatory fully stocked
  • Estimate, collect, & post patient payments
  • Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Willingness to learn & grow
  • A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!
  • Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Fairfield, CT

Available to work during current office hours:

  • Tuesday - 9am - 6pm
  • Wednesday - 8am - 5pm
  • Thursday - 9am - 6pm
  • Friday - 8am - 5pm
  • One Saturday per month

Preferred Qualities:

  • Dental Office Experience
  • Dentrix Ascend software experience
  • X-Ray and ICE Certification 

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Dental Associates of CT

We are a vibrant, growing, multi-specialty, private group practice in Connecticut. Since 1971, Dental Associates has been providing state-of-the-art dental care to families in western Connecticut. Our team of general dentists and specialists provides every aspect of dental care with expertise and compassion. What makes Dental Associates of CT different? We are simply built differently, from our outstanding unique company culture to our dedication to continuous improvement. With 20+ locations we are able to provide the highest quality care available to communities across Connecticut and eastern New York. We welcome you to experience what our patients and team have enjoyed for the last 50 years.
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