Bi Lingual Dental Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Bi- Lingual Dental Assistant to join our vibrant dental practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine clinical support with front desk responsibilities, ensuring a seamless patient experience from appointment scheduling to treatment. The ideal candidate will be energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing exceptional patient care while maintaining efficient office operations. You will play a vital role in supporting the dental team and fostering a welcoming environment for all patients.

Duties

• Greet patients warmly, verify insurance coverage, and manage appointment scheduling using dental practice management software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft.
• Assist the dentist during procedures by preparing instruments, taking X-rays, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Handle patient check-in and check-out processes, including updating medical records and collecting payments through medical billing systems like Meditech or Athenahealth.
• Maintain accurate documentation review of patient records, treatment plans, and medical histories in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient information and managing health information securely.
• Perform clerical tasks including filing, data entry with 10-key typing, and maintaining organized medical records.
• Support medical administrative functions such as intake procedures, care plan documentation, and follow-up communications.

Experience

• Prior clinic or dental office experience is highly preferred, with familiarity in dental terminology and medical coding practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Meditech, or Athenahealth is essential.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and health information management software are required.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle multi-line phone systems and provide patient service with professionalism.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus to serve diverse patient populations effectively.
• Experience in medical billing, insurance verification, and office management enhances your candidacy.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and medical documentation review processes is necessary for success in this role. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding dental care while supporting your professional growth!

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Bilingual • Patient comfort • In-person patient registration • Patient scheduling systems • Dental office • Microsoft Excel • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Treatment plan documentation • Medical insurance coverage verification • Dental receptionist • Medical coding • Greeting customers • Dental insurance • HIPAA • Filing • Client file management • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • Dental terminology • Clinical data entry • Paid time off • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dental x-ray • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Payment posting in medical billing systems • Document review • Dental equipment • Multi-line phone systems • Typing • Vision insurance • Productivity software • 10 key typing • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Managing patient records • Entry level • Office phone management • Quality data entry • Documentation reviews • Office record organization