What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Front Office Coordinator position at Smalls Management Consulting?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and organized Dental Office Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dental practice by providing exceptional support to both patients and dental professionals. This position requires a blend of administrative skills, customer service, and knowledge of dental office procedures.
Duties
- Manage front desk operations including greeting patients and answering phone calls.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments efficiently.
- Conduct documentation review to ensure patient records are accurate and up-to-date.
- Perform insurance verification and assist patients with insurance-related inquiries.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient information confidentiality.
- Utilize dental software systems such as Athenahealth or Epic for managing patient records and appointments.
- Assist in the preparation of treatment rooms, ensuring they are clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Provide support in health information management to maintain organized patient files.
- Collaborate with dental staff to enhance the overall patient experience.
Skills
- Strong office management skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient in documentation review processes.
- Experience with dental receptionist duties preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems, specifically Athenahealth or Epic, is a plus.
- Bilingual abilities are highly desirable for effective communication with diverse patients.
- Knowledge of health information management practices is beneficial.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality is maintained.
- Competence in insurance verification processes to assist patients effectively.
- Strong computer skills for managing electronic records and communications.
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about providing excellent dental care support to apply for this rewarding position as a Dental Office Assistant.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.50 - $24.89 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $25
