Dental Receptionist - Oakmount Dental

About us:  

Oakmount Dental has been serving South Burnaby and the surrounding communities for more than 25 years. At our practice, we provide a wide range of services ranging from general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry, dental Implants, children’s dentistry, oral surgery, and much more. 

Our dental care staff are highly regarded in their field and provide unparalleled dental care in a safe and soothing environment.  Our team is passionately dedicated to continuing education and attend continuing education courses to stay on top of the current knowledge. 

Working within our network, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the industry’s leading clinicians, while having greater access to the most advanced treatment technologies and training & development. 

We are proud to receive a 5.0 star rating in google reviews, exceeding excellence through exceptional patient service, continuous learning and innovative technology. 

Our practice is conveniently located a beautiful area of South Burnaby and has wonderful views, plenty of parking, and is walking distance from transit. 

http://oakmountdental.org/  

Schedule: Monday - Friday. No weekends required.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

  • Now offering an RRSP matching program for our permanent team members — helping you grow your future while you build your career with us

  • Competitive compensation

  • Total rewards package that offers discounts on many services and activities including an exclusive corporate gym membership program; reduced rates on home and auto insurance; unlimited access to a variety of discounted entertainment, hotels, products, services and so much more!

  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services

  • Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education

  • Attend social and CE events to network with dental professionals in your community

  • Work-life balance and flexibility

  • Access to modernized technology to provide optimal oral care to patients

The wage for this role is approximately $25.00 per hour, depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.


Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist patients as they arrive; ensure a lasting positive impression for them

  • Responsible for optimizing the appointment schedule by ensuring the day is full, with limited gaps

  • Effectively manage recall system and accurately maintain patient database

  • Manage patient calls and inquiries about appointments, confirmations, amendments and cancellations

  • Process referral letters and other patient correspondence upon receipt from provider; manage and file all patient records and charts


About You:

  • Minimum 1 year of administration experience

  • Clinical background and experience with dental software programs considered an asset


Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Team at 416-558-8338. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.

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