What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Office Patient Reception - School of Dental Medicine position at The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine?
Description
JOB SUMMARY : The Dental Office Patient Reception is responsible for front office support for the LECOM School of Dental Medicine Dental Practices including, but not limited to, Scheduling, Patient Relations, and Collections.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Must check-in & check-out patients, answer telephone and verify personal information for billing purposes;
- Must be able to assist in showing students front office business operations;
- Attend meetings approved by SDM that require advancement of your profession;
- Must be responsible and accountable to supervise and manage a 10 -20 chair patient practice area;
- Must work in conjunction with the faculty & students to maintain patient flow;
- Must be able to take direction and receive assignments to help the dental students on a daily basis;
- Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction and practice development;
- Responsible for reporting EOD (End of Day) and balancing reports for the Director of Finance;
- Protect money, checks, credit cards and collect insurance information;
- Coordinate Dental materials Inventory with the Dispensary;
- Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
- Accept other duties needed / assigned for the practice needs.
- EEO / AA / M / F / Vets / Disabled
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education and experience equivalent to : High school diploma or GED required. Bilingual applicant preferred. AS or BS degree with work experience of 2-5 years' in a similar job responsibility preferred. Computer and online interactive knowledge a must.
