Job Description
Overview MoreSmiles Dental Spa is now hiring a
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator in the
Greater Mandeville Area! Schedule : Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Job Title: DA Floater - Clinical & Patient Care Coordinator Position Summary The Dental Clinical & Patient Care Coordinator is a highly skilled, cross-trained team member who supports both clinical and front office operations to ensure exceptional patient care and smooth daily workflow. This role serves as a trusted floater, stepping in where needed to maintain efficiency, patient satisfaction, and team support. The ideal candidate brings prior dental experience, strong judgment, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities Clinical Support (Back Office) - Chairside assisting for general dentistry procedures with efficiency and professionalism
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials according to clinical protocols
- Ensure proper sterilization, infection control, and operatory turnover
- Anticipate provider needs and support procedure flow to maximize productivity
- Assist with patient comfort, education, and post-operative instructions
Front Office & Patient Coordination - Greet patients warmly and manage check-in/check-out processes
- Schedule appointments with a focus on production goals and provider availability
- Verify insurance, collect payments, and review treatment plans as needed
- Support patient communication regarding appointments, follow-ups, and financial questions
- Assist with maintaining accurate patient records and documentation
Floater & Operational Support - Transition seamlessly between front and back office based on daily needs
- Support team members during high-volume or short-staffed periods
- Help manage patient flow to minimize wait times and improve overall experience
- Communicate effectively with providers, office manager, and team members
- Identify workflow gaps and proactively assist where support is needed
Qualifications & Experience - Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience (clinical assisting required; front office experience strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and basic insurance processes
- Strong understanding of patient flow and operational efficiency
- Experience with dental software (Dentrix preferred)
- Radiology certification
Skills & Attributes - Highly adaptable, reliable, and calm under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional, patient-focused demeanor
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to step in wherever needed
- Confident decision-maker with sound judgment
Responsibilities - Assist the Dentists chairside
- Welcomes patients
- Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
- Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
- Instrument sterilization according to regulations
- Maintains accurate patient records
- Lab tasks as instructed
- Provide post-operative care instructions
- Maintain clean and stocked operatories
Qualifications - Active dental assistant license
- Dental Assistant training/school certification
- 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Experience with digital software
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Practice Description Additional employment benefits include:
- Patient-centric community approach
- Work/life balance
- Opportunity for career growth
- Professional development and support with continuing education
- Strong business and operational teams
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
- 401K
Full-Time (FT) Employees are eligible for:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
- Paid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives
Equal Employment Opportunity Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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