Dental Assistant EDDA

Dental Horizons; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Simple IRA with matching

Health insurance options

Dental service discount

Job summary

Dental Horizons is a private dental office seeking a talented back-office dental assistant (EDDA) to support and drive optimal oral health. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the dentist, and front-office collaboration to enhance overall patient experience.

The candidate should have 5+ years in a dental office, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to document and transcribe clinical conversations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a dental office with experience as a dental assistant.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of dental codes, documentation protocols and transcribing DDS conversations with patients.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients, doctors, office team.
• Able to confidently resolve conflict and find mutually beneficial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support dentist and team with back-office operations and documentation.
• Anticipate patient and doctor needs and prepare for appointments.
• Collaborate with front office as needed to ensure a seamless patient experience.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Emotional intelligence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Carestack

Job description

Private dental office seeking talented cross-trained individuals to help grow our progressive and forward thinking practice.We believe we play a key role in our patients total health. We are passionate about our patient and employee experience and understand they go hand in hand.We are looking for an exceptional back office dental assistant (EDDA) that supports and drives optimal oral health and can encourage patients to choose ideal treatment. Front office experience is a plus.

Our vision is to “Do More, Be More, Give More”.Our core values drive decision-making and allow for your increased growth because you appreciate the values of gratitude, excellence, harmony, and stewardship. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (with patients and team), superb technology skills to navigate AI technology, and excellent customer service will propel your success! Emotional Intelligence is also valued at our office.

This role is for you if…

• You value dentistry, understand its role in systemic healthcare, and can confidently support DDS recommendations for ideal treatment.
• You thrive in an environment of technology and progressive solutions.
• Documentation and reporting of your efforts come naturally.
• You are passionate about personal and professional growth.
• You can anticipate patient and doctor needs and work to proactively prepare for the appointment.

Winning at our office looks like…

• Self-managing your responsibilities using core values and established systems.
• Working collaboratively with the dentist and team to make today better than yesterday.
• Having crucial conversations with patients and team members to move the business forward.
• Sharing your knowledge and skills to make the people around you better.

Requirements

• At least 5 years in a dental office with experience as a dental assistant.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook
• Understanding of dental codes, documentation protocols and transcribing DDS conversations with patients.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients, doctors, office team
• Able to confidently resolve conflict and find mutually beneficial solutions

Preference Given

• Knowledge of Carestack
• Pre-existing leadership experiences
• Working experience in both the back and front office.

To learn more about the office at Dental Horizons visit https://dental-horizons.com/careers/

Schedule: M-Th / Tue-Friday rotating schedule (We can work with different requests)

Compensation

• $25-28 / hour plus incentives
• PTO
• paid holidays
• simple IRA with matching
• health insurance options
• a discount on dental services