Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Position Summary:

Well established and patient focused general dental practice looking for a full-time dental assistant that can fill in as a dental receptionist as needed.

Our practice is modern, low stress and focused on providing the best dental care for our patients as well as comfortable work environment for the employees. The position is 2 days per week and flexible schedule. Benefits include paid time off and 401k. Pay is negotiable as we account for experience and certifications. Candidates applying for the dental assistant/receptionist position need to be organized, self-motivated, reliable, punctual, team-oriented and have all state required certifications.

In addition, the position will require occasional front desk responsibilities which include:

• Answer incoming calls for information on dental procedures and respond using proper telephone etiquette.
• Schedule appointments and make follow up to confirm them.
• Greet walk-in patients and provide them with information on dental procedures and practices.
• Collect payments from patients, fill-in cancellations and no-show appointment times.
• Verify patients’ insurance information and provide them with information on copays.
• Ascertain that all patient records are stored properly and that confidentiality in maintained.
• Update patients’ insurance information.
• Receive, sort, organize and distribute incoming mail
• Prepare and send out patient referral and thank you letters
• Prepare and deposit payments which should match daily activity report.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Dental office required. CPR and X-Ray certification.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments required.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding HIPAA and patient privacy required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Private practice

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dental office: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person