Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join this vibrant dental practice. This dual-role position offers an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while managing front desk operations seamlessly. The ideal candidate will be energetic, detail-oriented, and possess a strong background in dental and medical administrative support. You will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for patients, assisting with clinical procedures, and ensuring smooth office workflows. Your expertise in medical billing, insurance verification, will be instrumental in delivering top-tier service. This paid position is perfect for someone eager to grow within a fast-paced dental clinic that values professionalism, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

Duties

• Greet patients warmly upon arrival, verify insurance coverage, and gather necessary intake information
• Schedule appointments efficiently
• Manage multi-line phone systems with professional phone etiquette, directing calls appropriately
• Assist dentists during clinical procedures by preparing materials and ensuring patient comfort
• Strong knowledge of surgical set ups and assisting in various periodontal surgeries required.
• Perform dental and medical administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and document review
• Verify insurance benefits and process claims using ADA coding
• Handle collections and follow up on outstanding balances with patients or insurance companies
• Conduct insurance verification and pre-authorizations to streamline patient care processes
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient information and documentation review procedures
• Support medical billing processes through accurate coding, documentation review, and submission of claims
• Manage front desk operations including appointment reminders, patient check-in/out, and payment processing
• Assist with health information management tasks such as filing medical records and updating patient charts

Skills

• X ray certification needed
• experience preferred.
• Proven ability to perform medical billing, collections, insurance verification, and documentation review accurately
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel), typing (10 key), and familiarity with Softdent office management software and Carestream
• Exceptional customer service skills combined with professional phone etiquette on multi-line phone systems
• Prior clinic or dental office experience with familiarity in front desk duties and office management practices
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards for health information management and confidentiality protocols
• Ability to handle administrative tasks efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills for filing, record keeping, appointment scheduling, and care plan management

Join us in delivering outstanding dental care while supporting our patients through exceptional administrative service. We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their skills in a collaborative environment that promotes growth and excellence. This is a paid opportunity designed for motivated individuals ready to make a positive impact every day!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $32