Dental Assistant / Front Desk at Advanced Dental implant Center summary:
The Front Desk/Dental Assistant at Saratoga Periodontics is a vital role that combines administrative support with direct patient care. Key responsibilities include managing front desk duties, assisting in clinical procedures, and ensuring a smooth patient experience in a fast-paced dental environment. The ideal candidate is organized, personable, and skilled in both dental and administrative functions.
Overview:
Join Our Team as a Front Desk/Dental Assistant!
(Experience with Dentrix preferred. Periodontal and/or oral surgery experience a plus!)
Address: Saratoga Periodontics 450 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Monday-Thursday: 8AM-5PM
We're looking for a motivated and dynamic Front Desk/Dental Assistant to join our team and help provide an exceptional patient experience. If you're looking for variety, this is the role for you-no two days are ever the same in our office!
As a key member of the administrative team, you'll work closely with the clinical team and office manager to ensure smooth operations and a premium patient experience. The ideal candidate will be personable, organized, and have a friendly, outgoing demeanor.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 3 Weeks PTO & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- And more!
Salary: $20-$25 DOE
Responsibilities:
The Front Desk/Dental Assistant is a dual role that supports both the dentist and the team in delivering high-quality patient care while adhering to state regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and break down treatment rooms, take and develop x-rays, take impressions, and provide post-op instructions
- Assist during treatment procedures and ensure smooth patient flow
- Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies to maintain good health
- Support patient charting for doctors and perform various office tasks as needed
- Collaborate with the team to ensure optimal patient satisfaction
- Manage front desk duties, including scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, and discussing treatment plans and financial arrangements
Qualifications:
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with patients of all ages and backgrounds
- Experience with Dentrix, managing dental office finances, and multitasking effectively
About Advanced Dental Implant Center:
Advanced Dental Implant Center clinics specialize in providing patients with a lifelong alternative to dentures through fixed arch dental implants, known as our Teeth-In-A-Day Solution. In addition, our doctors are among the few in the U.S. who routinely place zygomatic and pterygoid style dental implants allowing patients with severe bone loss to receive permanent, implant-secured teeth. Advanced Dental Implant Center is supported by Affordable Care, LLC. Affordable Care, LLC is America's largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States.
From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients. Visit and
Keywords:
Dental Assistant, Front Desk, Patient Care, Dentrix, Oral Surgery, X-rays, Appointment Scheduling, Infection Control, Dental Office, Healthcare