Dental Assistant/Receptionist
$18–$24 / hr
Part-TimeRole Overview
This role combines clinical assisting and front-desk duties, requiring preparation of treatment rooms, instrument sterilization, and chairside support during procedures alongside reception tasks such as greeting patients, managing multi-line phones, and scheduling appointments using practice management software like Dentrix or Eaglesoft. The position also involves updating and maintaining patient records in EHR systems (examples given: Meditech, Epic, eClinicalWorks), processing payments and co-pays, and handling medical billing and coding activities including insurance verification, CPT and ICD-9/10 coding.
Applicants should have prior experience in a dental office or healthcare setting and be familiar with dental terminology and clinical procedures. Proficiency with EMR/EHR platforms (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar), knowledge of HIPAA and clinical confidentiality, familiarity with medical billing processes, strong organizational and multitasking skills, competency with Microsoft Office, and professional phone etiquette are specified requirements; bilingual ability is noted as highly valued. The listed pay range is $18.00–$24.00 per hour.