**JOB PURPOSE:**

**The Dental Assistant/Front Office Assistant is a dual role supporting the dentist and team in delivering quality patient care while also managing front office operations. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down rooms, taking x-rays and impressions, providing post-op instructions, and assisting chairside as permitted by state regulations. Front office duties include answering calls, scheduling, patient check-in/out, discussing treatment and financial arrangements, and managing insurance billing to ensure timely, accurate claims and maximum reimbursement.**

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

+ Manage phones, scheduling, patient check-in/out, and calendar coordination.
+ Collect and process payments; handle insurance verification, claims, and financial arrangements.
+ Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance.
+ Educate patients on procedures, treatment options, office policies, and aftercare instructions.<...