What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Office Manager Assistant (Experienced) position at Christensen Pediatric Dental?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated Dental Office Manager Assistant to join our team. This energetic role offers a fantastic opportunity to be the welcoming face of our clinic while supporting efficient office operations. You will play a vital part in creating a positive experience for young patients and their families, ensuring smooth scheduling, billing, and administrative workflows. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication skills, and are passionate about healthcare support, this position is perfect for you!
Key Responsibilities
Front Desk & Patient Coordination
- Greet patients and families warmly, providing exceptional customer service at the front desk
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage the daily schedule using Open Dental practice management software
- Confirm appointments, coordinate patient communications, and assist with check-in/check-out
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure the front desk operates smoothly
- Handle phone communication with professionalism, including appointment confirmations and patient inquiries
- Manage communications with referring offices
Dental Insurance & Billing
- Assist Office Manager in verifying insurance eligibility and benefits, presenting estimates, collecting patient co-pays, and processing dental billing/collections accurately
Office Manager Support
- Assist the Office Manager with daily administrative tasks
- Help implement systems that improve efficiency, accountability, communication, and follow-through.
- Maintain an organized, professional and productive office environment
Qualifications & Skills
- One year of previous experience in a dental office is required
- Experience using Open Dental software is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of dental insurance, claims submission, payment posting, and insurance follow-up
- Excellent organziational skills and strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative
- Excellent communicaiton and interpersonal skills
- Professional, patient-focused, and committed to maintaining confidentiality
What We Offer
- A supportive and professional team environment
- An opportunity to contribute ideas and make a meaningful impact on office operations
- The ability to grow in dental administration and practice management
- Compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Our schedule starts earlier and ends earlier to get our team home to family
- Paid holidays, paid time off, 401k with match
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 – 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental receptionist: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24