Pelham Parkway Dental Assoc is Hiring a Part Time Dental Receptionist Near New York, NY
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
A busy dental practice is looking to hire a personable Dental Receptionist to ensure that dental patients appointments are appropriately scheduled, rescheduled or canceled, depending on the needs of the patients. Days are Mondays (9:00am - 2:00pm), Tuesdays (8:30am-6:00pm), Thursdays (8:30am-6:00pm), Saturdays (8:30am-2:00pm). During July and August the office is closed on Saturdays. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS JOB POSTING IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A DENTAL OFFICE
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED At least 2 years of experience Knowledge of Dentrix is a MUST Prior work experience with insurance plans and claims processing Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and diagnosis Proven experience working in a dental office Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills Good telephone etiquette Excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks Flexibility to support change, with varying schedules as necessary Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills Must be a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver Exemplifies the highest ethical standards Can work independently with little supervision RESPONSIBILITIES: Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice Entering patient information onto our data system, answering patients questions, and arranging referrals to other dental specialists Assisting patients in filling out information forms Preparing patients charts and daily schedules for the dental staff Updating patient records and documenting recent treatments and procedures Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing telephonic reminders Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments as needed Verifying patients' dental insurance Performing general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing and faxing