What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Office Receptionist position at &align orthodontics?
Part-time receptionist needed for orthodontic office for Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Spanish-speaking preferred. Orthodontic experience preferred.
Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Extremely polished verbal (phone etiquette) and written communication; excellent grammar, punctuation, capitalization, etc.
Ability to multitask
- Manage insurance tasks (basic claim submissions, preauthorization submissions, verifying eligibility), scheduling appointments for new and existing patients, entering payments, scanning paperwork, all while taking phone calls
- Must be comfortable discussing finances, insurance coverage, and payment plans with patients
- Communicating with other dental offices
Organizational skills, computer proficiency, and attention to detail
- Keeping track of insurance submissions, missed appointments, payments, recall appointments, general dental visits
- Basic math skills (comfort with reading patient payment ledger), familiar with MS Word, Excel, and Google Docs
- Maintain clean reception
Problem-solving skills and proactive mindset
- Anticipate office needs and take initiative to resolve any potential issues before they arise
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and suggest solutions to enhance office efficiency and customer experience
- Demonstrate a proactive approach in handling administrative tasks, ensuring that all steps are taken to address challenges and ensure smooth operations
Team player with positive attitude and desire to see office grow
- Fill-in cancellations and no show appointment times
- Accept constructive criticism and always see room for improvement
- Reliability and punctuality
- Help clean and tidy the office in the morning/evening
- Communicate with other team members regarding any issues and always work to resolve conflicts
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $26