Part Time Dental Receptionist

Job Description

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

A busy dental practice is looking to hire a personable Dental Receptionist to ensure that dental patients appointments are appropriately scheduled, rescheduled or canceled, depending on the needs of the patients. Days are Mondays (9:00am - 2:00pm), Tuesdays (8:30am-6:00pm), Thursdays (8:30am-6:00pm), Saturdays (8:30am-2:00pm). During July and August the office is closed on Saturdays. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS JOB POSTING IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A DENTAL OFFICE

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED

At least 2 years of experience

Knowledge of Dentrix is a MUST

Prior work experience with insurance plans and claims processing

Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and diagnosis

Proven experience working in a dental office

Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills

Good telephone etiquette

Excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks

Flexibility to support change, with varying schedules as necessary

Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills

Must be a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver

Exemplifies the highest ethical standards

Can work independently with little supervision

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice

Entering patient information onto our data system, answering patients questions, and arranging referrals to other dental specialists

Assisting patients in filling out information forms

Preparing patients charts and daily schedules for the dental staff

Updating patient records and documenting recent treatments and procedures

Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing telephonic reminders

Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments as needed

Verifying patients' dental insurance

Performing general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing and faxing