Front office receptionist is the patient’s firstpoint of contactin the office.The receptionist directs arriving patients to waiting areas. The receptionist processesrecords and information filled out by patients and enters these into a computerdatabase. They work to verify all insurance eligibility aspresented by patients who are to be seen by the dentists. A receptionist mustbe organized and have strong phone and computer skills.

Job Functions: The duties of a dentalassistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. Thedental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technicalskills. Greetpatients, registernew patients according to established office protocols, assistpatients to complete all necessary forms and documentation and update patientinformation in data system in compliance with privacy and security regulations, informpatients of dental office procedures and policy, answer and manage incoming calls, including:respond and comply to requests forinformation, schedule patient appointments as needed, sort and distribute incoming andoutgoing mail, monitor and maintain dental officesupplies, update patient education materials andmaintain a professional reception area, safeguard patient privacy andconfidentiality, any other duties as requested or apparent

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: 2 years in a pediatric dental office setting.

Computer Skills: Computer Literate

Language Ability: Excellent verbal and written communication skillsincluding the ability to remain calm during stressful customer or employeesituations. Bilingual preferred but not required.