Dental Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

Star Dental Partners•Covington, LA

About The Position

The Dental Clinical & Patient Care Coordinator is a highly skilled, cross-trained team member who supports both clinical and front office operations to ensure exceptional patient care and smooth daily workflow. This role serves as a trusted floater, stepping in where needed to maintain efficiency, patient satisfaction, and team support. The ideal candidate brings prior dental experience, strong judgment, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience (clinical assisting required; front office experience strongly preferred)
Knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and basic insurance processes
Strong understanding of patient flow and operational efficiency
Experience with dental software (Dentrix preferred)
Radiology certification
Active dental assistant license
Dental Assistant training/school certification
2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Experience with digital software
Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Assist the Dentists chairside
Welcomes patients
Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
Instrument sterilization according to regulations
Maintains accurate patient records
Lab tasks as instructed
Provide post-operative care instructions
Maintain clean and stocked operatories

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
401K
Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
Paid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Pet Insurance
Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives