Position Title: Office Assistant

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Experience in the dental profession and knowledge of Open Dental is helpful

Job Summary: Performs all front office duties including greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, compiling and recording medical charts and correspondence. The goal of the Office Assistant is to ensure the office has efficient and effective flow of patients.

Skills:

• Fluently bilingual in English and Spanish
• Effervescent personality
• Professional demeanor
• Able to work well within a team
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and customer service.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in operating office equipment (copier, fax, etc.)
• Working knowledge of insurance plans and dental codes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify patient insurance
• Accurately calculate remaining benefits, co-pays and deductible amounts.
• Conduct chart audits
• Verify proper coding and billing.
• Verify accuracy of daily scheduling reports.
• Track appointment confirmations and “No Shows”.
• Confirm appointments
• Keep front reception area organized.
• Input and scan all necessary patient reports.
• Check patients in/out.
• Schedule appointments
• Insure proper office supply inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• dental office: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person