Receptionist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED Required.
• CPR – BLS (basic life support) required.
• Current State of Ohio Dental Radiographer License.
• Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) Certification.
• Graduate from an accredited Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary Program.
• Current and Unrestricted EFDA license in the State of Ohio.
• Successful completion of in-house training.
• Computer experiences desirable.
• Dental assistant or equivalent clinical training; at least 1 year experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Patient Interviewing skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory for patient treatment with guidance from Dentist.
• Cleans and disinfects operatory after patient treatment is completed.
• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes oral x-rays, prepares charts, and assists with dental examinations.
• Assists dentist with routine specialized procedures under established protocols.
• Maintains stocks of medicines and dental supplies as necessary.
• Assists receptionist(s) with front office duties as necessary.
• Educates and advises patients on specified dental issues within established parameters.
• Sterilizes instruments according to procedure.
• Performs control procedures on all equipment to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Assists in maintenance of dental operatories and equipment.
• Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• May participate in outreach clinical activities as required.
• May supervise student employees in specified tasks.
• Actively participates in Dental Quality Improvement Program.
• Follows all protocols, HIPAA, OSHA, safety, infection control, and biohazard standards while performing all duties.
• Actively participates in patient surveys and statistical data collection.
• All responsibilities within the scope of practicing EFDA in the state of Ohio, in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting pay is $19.00 per hour and goes up based on experience
• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 403(b) Retirement with up to 8% match - Starts at 3% and increases with time of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued per pay
• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays
• Annual Reviews and Increases
• Tuition Reimbursement – Eligible after 2 year of service
• Training Opportunities
• Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of service