Dental office assistants are usually the first face patients see when walking into a dental office. Many people have anxiety about going to the dentist, so a nice smiling face when they walk into the office can ease anxiety and make their experience better. Dental office assistants often handle clerical duties within a dental office. This may include:
Scheduling appointments Handling insurance claims Monitoring inventory Coordinating what is happening in the office and making sure the other dental staff is aware Handling patient documents and forms Pulling patient charts Responding to emails Handling office accounting In some offices, dental office assistants may assist the dentist or the dental hygienist with patient care. However, this will vary by office.