Dental Receptionist in Pediatric Dental Office

Join our team! We are a pediatric dental office looking to add an experienced dental receptionist. If you are organized, motivated, enthusiastic and professional, we would love to meet you! An energetic, multi-tasker whose smile can be seen over the phone is a perfect fit for this position! You should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while still showing attention to detail. We are looking for the “right fit”, so previous dental experience is a requirement, and experience with Dentrix is preferred.

Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 am- 4:30 pm, and 2 Friday's a month: 7:30 am-noon

~ 24-30 hours per week.

Experience with Dentrix is a plus, as well as being cross-trained as an assistant.

Job Duties

• greet patients
• register new patients
• assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation
• verify and update patient information
• move patients through appointments as scheduled
• enter all relevant patient information into data system
• maintain and manage patient records in compliance with privacy and security regulations
• answer and manage incoming calls
• respond and comply to requests for information
• schedule patient appointments
• confirm upcoming appointments and recalls according to office protocol
• fill in cancellations and no-shows
• collect and receipt payments from patients at time of treatment
• inform patients of treatment plan options
• prepare and mail billing statements
• prepare claim forms for dental insurance
• arrange supporting documents for insurance claims
• maintain a professional reception area
• safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
• cross-trained as an assistant to help with clinical care, as needed, a plus

Education and Experience

• high school diploma
• knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and diagnosis
• knowledge of computer and relevant software applications
• knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures
• working knowledge of dental insurance
• knowledge of dental charting and dental assisting

Key Competencies and Skills

• communication skills
• information collection and management
• planning and organizing
• accuracy
• customer service skills
• team work
• initiative
• adaptability
• confidentiality

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• dental receptionist: 2 years (REQUIRED)
• dental assisting and X-ray certification: (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- reliable and a team player
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and compassionately focuses on children
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- focuses on the details and understand how it relates to the bigger picture

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Benefits:

• Paid time off

EMR Used:

• Not listed / Other

Hours per week:

• 24-30

Schedule:

• No weekends

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred)
• dental: 1 year (Required)
• dental receptionist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Radiology license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20