What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Receptionist position at Somerville Great Hill Dental?
At 42 North Dental, we live out our values – teamwork, respect, urgency, and excellence – each day at our supported practices.
Join a leading dental support organization that’s patient-focused and doctor-led as we work to fulfill our mission of Healthy, Confident Smiles for Life.
We support clinical autonomy and empower employees to grow through formalized training, mentoring, and peer networking. We support staff and providers so they can better care for patients.
42 North Dental is committed to helping our supported practices provide quality dental care and exceptional patient care. To achieve this requires a commitment to securing and supporting the best and brightest – employees who share our vision and culture.
Become part of a team approach to providing excellence in comprehensive dental care with a focus on quality, service, and patient satisfaction.
The Patient Care Representative (Dental Receptionist) will provide administrative support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists. With a focus on exceptional patient service, the Dental Receptionist is the front line to patient communication, assisting the patient in the necessary administrative functions of dental care.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with patients in a positive professional manner via telephone and in person
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Review and educate patients on treatment plans and financial responsibilities
- Accurately confirm insurance benefits, communicate and collect patient payment obligations.
- Maintain and manage patient records from initial forms and paperwork through billing procedures with accurate data entry of all patient information
- Respond to and reply to requests for information
- Maintain strict compliance to HIPPA and patient privacy
- Perform other related job duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Clear speaking and telephone voice
- Positive attitude and energetic personality
- Comfortable in computerized environment
- Ability to multitask
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Dental receptionist: 1 year (Required)
- Insurance verification: 1 year (Required)
- dental billing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25