Position: Dental Receptionist
Responsible for administering the day-to-day activities of the dental front desk and office, including but not limited to: maintenance of the records of patients, scheduling of patients, accounts receivable, and maintaining appearance and order of dental office. Additional duties include the following:
- Administer day-to-day operations of dental office
- Open and close dental office according to office protocol
- Review the office for a neat, professional appearance and make necessary changes
- Check the daily schedule for accuracy and post it in all treatment rooms
- Answer and respond to telephone calls with professionalism
- Ensure that HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Notice is on display
- Ensure all COVID-19 related safety protocols are followed, including patient screening, disinfecting, and PPE requirements
- Greet and welcome patients and visitors to the practice
- Check in patients according to office protocol, verifying and updating patient information
- Confirm the next day’s appointments according to protocol and patient preferences
- Make follow-up appointments as needed
- Gather and accurately record insurance information from patients
- Record chart entries from phone or in-person conversations when appropriate
- See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations
- Assure that every patient’s HIPAA forms and consent forms are signed and up to date.
- Accurately file patient information
- Help to update patient records will up-to-date insurance information
- Organize supporting materials for claim forms, such as radiographs or written narratives, as directed by doctor
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Legible handwriting
- Proficiency using MS Excel, MS Word, and e-mail
Interpersonal Skills & Abilities
- Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community
- Effective verbal skills
- Team player
- Able to adapt to office policy improvements (office is constantly striving for improved customer care/service)
- Customer service or patient relations experience
- Quick response/accurate data entry
- Able to communicate all concerns to the Practice Manager
To be at the top of our list, you will also have the following preferred qualifications:
- Experience using the Eaglesoft software application for all scheduling and charting activities
- Professional office experience
If this sounds like a perfect opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter to info@wegrowsmiles.com right away or submit the contact form below.
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Growing Smiles LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.