Dental & Front Office Associate — Patient Care & Ops

Cherry Tree Dental; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - employer-supported

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & long-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Cherry Tree Dental is seeking a Dental and Business Assistant (full-time) in Racine, WI. You will enhance daily clinic operations by delivering excellent patient care and seamless front desk service.

Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, managing patient records, and coordinating between front office and clinical staff. A high school diploma and dental assisting experience or program completion are preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant with front desk knowledge/insurance.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Foster a positive attitude and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Collects and records patient health histories and x-rays.
• Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures.
• Completes charting of treatment information in the patients’ dental notes from the doctor as directed.
• Assists doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient.
• Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff.
• Greet and welcome patients in a warm, positive, and professional manner.
• Handle patient records confidentially and respectfully, adhering to HIPAA privacy standards.
• Answer phones courteously and relay messages; respond to voicemails, emails, and texts.
• Provide clear instructions and directions to patients; answer questions.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Verbal & written communication

HIPAA privacy standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assisting Program or experience

Tools

Practice Management System

Dental software

Job description

Cherry Tree Dental is seeking a Dental and Business Assistant (full-time) in Racine, WI. You will enhance daily clinic operations by delivering excellent patient care and seamless front desk service.

Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, managing patient records, and coordinating between front office and clinical staff. A high school diploma and dental assisting experience or program completion are preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.