What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Front Desk Receptionist position at Rashin Bidgoli, DMD, PC & Associates?
We are looking for a Receptionist to manage our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks alongside our office manager . We are a well established boutique endodontic practice looking for a Full Time Dental Front Desk Receptionist with at least 2-3 years experience to join our incredible team. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the business. You will coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. To be successful as a Receptionist, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. You should be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations. Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position. This role may require working in shifts, so flexibility is a plus. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
- Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
- Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
- Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
- Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
- Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
- Update calendars and schedule meetings
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing
- Insurance Verification/Eligibility/Breakdowns
- Request x-rays from referring practices/doctors
- Sent patient statements
- Post insurance payments
- Call on aging claims and resolve claims appropriately
- Administrative duties may be added based on pay
Skills
- Proven work experience as a Dental Receptionist
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Customer service attitude
- Strong work ethic
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24