Dental Front Office Associate/Dental Assistant (Hybrid role)

Espire Dental•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Espire is seeking a passionate dental professional for a hybrid front office and dental assisting position. The role combines dental practice operations and patient-facing administrative work with chairside assistance, supporting high-quality patient care and an inspired hospitality experience. The associate welcomes and assists patients, coordinates appointments and records, handles payment and insurance-related tasks, and supports dentists and hygienists with clinical procedures, infection control, imaging, equipment, and patient education.

Requirements

Must enjoy working with people and in teams, and demonstrate an aptitude for having fun, leading bravely, and creating greatness.
Demonstrated commitment to an exemplary employee and patient experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of dental practice operations and management.
Familiarity or experience with dental practice management systems.
Willingness to build trust to achieve results.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the dental industry.

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome patients to the practice.
Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments as needed.
Help patients complete information forms.
Prepare patient charts and daily schedules for dental staff.
Update patient records and document treatments and procedures.
Schedule follow-up appointments and provide telephone reminders.
Communicate with medical insurance providers to determine whether patients owe copayments.
Verify payment methods and collect payments as needed.
Perform general office duties, including answering telephones, photocopying, filing, and faxing.
Prepare patients for dental work.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist with dental procedures to support infection control.
Assist dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
Assist dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
Provide patient care and record treatment information in patient records.
Take dental x-rays and care for dental x-ray equipment.
Educate patients about dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
Collect and record medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
Provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Care for dental equipment.
Form preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Order dental supplies and maintain dental equipment inventory.
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule, with part-time and full-time opportunities.
Competitive compensation packages.
Medical and vision insurance options.
Company-sponsored short-term disability benefits.
Voluntary long-term disability benefits.
Life insurance options.
401(k) savings plan.
Equity Incentive Plan.
Paid time off.
Fun work environment that values team members and the overall patient experience.