Front Desk - Dental (Bilingual)

Description

POSITION PURPOSE

• Facilitate patient flow through the Midvale Dental Clinic by scheduling appointments, registering patients, verifying all pertinent information, charging the correct fees and collecting payments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Answer the telephone, schedule appointments, screen calls and use judgment with respect to the degree of urgency for dental attention.
• Perform patient registration, make copies of and collect all required patient paperwork, and charge and collect payments.
• Ensure that appointment reminder calls to patients are made the day before.
• Assist patients with questions concerning charges and insurance billing. Communicate positively and clearly with patients about sliding fee discounts and the documentation needed for appointments.
• Maintain patient account accuracy by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information and scanning patient records.
• Keep patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule and reminding provider of service delays.
• Collects mail to distribute to appropriate employees/departments.
• Ensure accurate implementation and maintenance of the sliding fee scale in the EMR system.
• Complete morning and nightly checklists.

ANCILLARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain equipment and stocking of supplies.
• Ensure the cleaning of the reception work and waiting area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year related experience is preferred. 
• Must be English/Spanish bilingual. Fluent speaking, writing, and reading

Preferred, but not required:

• Dental billing.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as USIS, ECW and Help