What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Clerical Support Staff position at Muskegon Family Care?
Dental Clerical Support Staff
Muskegon Family Care
2201 S. Getty St.
Muskegon, MI 49444
Monday to Friday 8 am- 5 pm
NO WEEKEND, NO HOLIDAYS
Muskegon Family Care is looking for a Full- Time Dental Clerical Support Staff to join our Supportive & Collaborative Team. Muskegon Family Care offers a competitive benefit package including, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Vendor Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 annually, and a 401K with a 3% employer contribution.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for Muskegon Family Care may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information/eligibility is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
SUMMARY
Under the guidance of the Dental Supervisor and in collaboration with the Clerical Lead, the Dental Clerical Support Staff facilities the flow of patient needs and provides excellent guest services to patients, community partners, agencies and families. The Clerical Support Staff ensures that all issues are appropriately resolved or escalated.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Performs standard work for the Dental Clerical Support Staff as required, including but not limited to the following duties; Scheduling, Front Desk Registration, Referrals and Medical Records.
Responsible for utilizing Dentrix and Practice Management systems efficiently and with accuracy.
Creates a welcoming environment.
Maintains a neat and clean work area.
Assists with the training of new clerical support staff employees.
Assists patients with general information, as well as directing them to the appropriate area.
Performs data entry, create various logs, and compile information as needed
Maintains a courteous, helpful and conscientious attitude in dealing with co-workers and patients and their families ensuring professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Responsible for entering and updating patient demographic and insurance information.
Verifies insurance coverage utilizing several on-line verification systems.
Photo copies insurance card(s) and identification card as needed.
Familiar with various insurance companies and Health Maintenance Organization (HMA) guidelines.
Assures that proper health maintenance and other forms are updated and/or signatures are obtained when needed.
Cancel no show appointments and make proper notation and follow up calls to reschedule.
Answer incoming calls, prioritize calls, takes accurate messages and understands the use of the telephone system.
Request and accept co-payment.
Schedule patient appointments utilizing the proper time increments.
Understands the criteria for scheduling same day appointments.
Makes reminder calls to patients the day before their scheduled appointment.
Completes proper request to submit to the LEP Coordinator to arrange interpreter services.
Ensures that appropriate release documents are signed before medical records are copies, transferred or distributed.
Scans medical record information into the electronic medical record system.
Understands and complies with all HIPAA requirements.
All other duties assigned.
EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE
Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
Meets Department productivity standards
Detail orientated.
Demonstrates the ability to remain professional while handling a variety of attitudes and personalities from patients and staff.
Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple interruptions and regain focus.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written skills. Also, computer literate.
Demonstrates the ability to work as an effective part of a team.
Performs duties as workload necessitates.
Possesses problem solving ability.
Demonstrates flexibility with change.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school Diploma or GED. Customer service experience required. One year experience in a Dental setting preferred. Computer and Dental Terminology experience preferred.
Muskegon Family Care
2201 S. Getty St.
Muskegon, MI 49444
Monday to Friday 8 am- 5 pm
NO WEEKEND, NO HOLIDAYS
Muskegon Family Care is looking for a Full- Time Dental Clerical Support Staff to join our Supportive & Collaborative Team. Muskegon Family Care offers a competitive benefit package including, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Vendor Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 annually, and a 401K with a 3% employer contribution.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for Muskegon Family Care may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information/eligibility is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
SUMMARY
Under the guidance of the Dental Supervisor and in collaboration with the Clerical Lead, the Dental Clerical Support Staff facilities the flow of patient needs and provides excellent guest services to patients, community partners, agencies and families. The Clerical Support Staff ensures that all issues are appropriately resolved or escalated.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Performs standard work for the Dental Clerical Support Staff as required, including but not limited to the following duties; Scheduling, Front Desk Registration, Referrals and Medical Records.
Responsible for utilizing Dentrix and Practice Management systems efficiently and with accuracy.
Creates a welcoming environment.
Maintains a neat and clean work area.
Assists with the training of new clerical support staff employees.
Assists patients with general information, as well as directing them to the appropriate area.
Performs data entry, create various logs, and compile information as needed
Maintains a courteous, helpful and conscientious attitude in dealing with co-workers and patients and their families ensuring professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Responsible for entering and updating patient demographic and insurance information.
Verifies insurance coverage utilizing several on-line verification systems.
Photo copies insurance card(s) and identification card as needed.
Familiar with various insurance companies and Health Maintenance Organization (HMA) guidelines.
Assures that proper health maintenance and other forms are updated and/or signatures are obtained when needed.
Cancel no show appointments and make proper notation and follow up calls to reschedule.
Answer incoming calls, prioritize calls, takes accurate messages and understands the use of the telephone system.
Request and accept co-payment.
Schedule patient appointments utilizing the proper time increments.
Understands the criteria for scheduling same day appointments.
Makes reminder calls to patients the day before their scheduled appointment.
Completes proper request to submit to the LEP Coordinator to arrange interpreter services.
Ensures that appropriate release documents are signed before medical records are copies, transferred or distributed.
Scans medical record information into the electronic medical record system.
Understands and complies with all HIPAA requirements.
All other duties assigned.
EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE
Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
Meets Department productivity standards
Detail orientated.
Demonstrates the ability to remain professional while handling a variety of attitudes and personalities from patients and staff.
Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple interruptions and regain focus.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written skills. Also, computer literate.
Demonstrates the ability to work as an effective part of a team.
Performs duties as workload necessitates.
Possesses problem solving ability.
Demonstrates flexibility with change.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school Diploma or GED. Customer service experience required. One year experience in a Dental setting preferred. Computer and Dental Terminology experience preferred.
More about Muskegon Family Care:
MFC is a Federally Qualified Health Center that aims to improve the overall health and wellness of our community by promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our families through comprehensive healthcare and other essential services. As a community health center we provide a range of services far greater than an ordinary doctors office. We develop programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community, together we create a healthier community.
We commit to serving our patient's and our staff through our ICARE values of innovation, within a compassionate environment for all, providing access to the care needed and treating all with great respect, and offering education opportunities that result in healthy outcomes. We are better together. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork.
Salary : $1,500
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