Registered Dental Assistant

AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDS Healthcare Foundation is seeking a Front Office Clerk/Registered Dental Assistant to support the Downtown Dental team in Los Angeles. The role involves welcoming patients, managing the front desk, scheduling visits, and assisting dental staff with daily needs.

Responsibilities include billing, chart maintenance, and performing patient eligibility and financial screening to ensure access to services. Collaboration with the dental staff is essential to provide compassionate, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Experience in front desk or reception roles in healthcare.
• Strong interpersonal skills for courteous patient interaction.
• Ability to handle billing and chart maintenance accurately.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a courteous and sensitive manner.
• Schedule appointments and assist with patient needs.
• Billing and dental chart maintenance.
• Conduct patient eligibility and financial screening as required.

Skills

Front office

Scheduling

Billing

Patient advocacy

Job description

A Front Office Clerk/Registered Dental Assistant contributes to AHF's mission by presenting a friendly and helpful face to patients. Under the direction of the Dental Director at AHF, the Front Office Clerk/Dental Assistant provides assistance to the Dental staff.
As a Front Office Clerk/Registered Dental Assistant, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: front office management, greeting patients in a courteous and sensitive manner, scheduling appointments and assisting with the needs of our clients, billing and dental chart maintenance, and conducting patient eligibility and financial screening for services as required by the county.
The Front Office Clerk/Registered Dental Assistant acts as a patient advocate and performs those duties necessary to treat the patient as reflected in the mission of AHF.
The Front Office Clerk/Registered Dental Assistant can enhance the experience of other members of the Downtown Dental staff, by lending a helpful hand when needed, and thinking of their role as collaborative, rather than exclusive. In addition, giving feedback to their manager about how service could be improved will allow the team members to enhance their contribution.
The Front Office Clerk/Registered Dental Assistant adds consistent value to the Downtown Dental Team by adapting to various situations with ease and by being flexible.