Dental Patient Access Specialist

Dental Patient Access SpecialistFull-time, eligible for a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, life, retirement account with immediate 4% employer match / vesting, and paid vacation, sick, and holidaysFLSA non-exemptThe initial wage is $16.00 / hr or higher for highly qualified candidates.Urgently hiring - Candidate review begins 1 / 15 / 2025 - position open until filled. Position Summary : Under the general direction and supervision of the Dental Operations Coordinator, the Dental Patient Access Specialist is the first point of contact for patients at our Butte dental clinic. This position uses excellent attendance, customer service skills, and professionalism to serve patients both in person and on the phone. Responsible for all aspects of patient check-in, scheduling appointments, and cash handling. This position also involves additional administrative duties including assisting with internal and external referrals, dental records management, data collection, preparing financial quotes for major dental procedures, provider templating and assistant scheduling, and other duties as assigned.Shift is 7 : 45 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. or when the last patient is complete. A lunchbreak is scheduled mid-day. Position Requirements : Education : High School diploma or equivalentExperience : Two years prior experience in a high-volume office or customer service setting requiredOne year prior medical, dental, or related office experience is strongly preferredPrior experience with Epic is strongly preferredOther Requirements : Highly skilled in the operation of a personal computer including the ability to learn and use all related organizational software requiredMust be passionate about helping vulnerable or underserved populations (adults and children)Must be extremely professional while performing duties in a high-volume environmentMust work cooperatively with others at all timesExcellent attendance and punctuality

Salary : $16