What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Front Desk Receptionist position at Smile4Us Dental?
```Duties```
- Greet and welcome patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
- Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate department or individual
- Schedule appointments for patients using the medical scheduling system
- Provide administrative support to medical staff, including filing, faxing, and scanning documents
- Maintain patient records and ensure they are accurate and up-to-date
- Verify insurance information and collect co-pays or payments from patients
- Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
- Assist with front desk duties such as checking in patients, verifying identification, and providing necessary forms
```Experience```
- Previous experience in a medical or healthcare setting is preferred
- Familiarity with medical scheduling systems, such as Epic, is a plus
- Strong administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, visitors, and medical staff
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures is beneficial
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.08 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50 – 70 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77069 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $19