What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Receptionist with Experience position at Santa Clarita Smile Design?
Busy dental office with 5 operatories is seeking an experienced dental treatment coordinator that is professional, motivated, punctual, and a team player to join our team. Immediate opening!!
To be successful as a dental receptionist, you should be able to organize and maintain patient waiting areas as well as front-desk areas. Ultimately, a top-performing dental receptionist will perform all duties in a manner that ensures the efficient running of the dental practice.
Dental Receptionist Responsibilities:
- Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice.
- Scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments as needed.
- Assisting patients to fill out information forms.
- Preparing patients’ charts and daily schedules for the dental staff.
- Updating patient records and documenting recent treatments and procedures.
- Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing telephonic reminders.
- Communicating with medical insurance providers to determine if patients are required to make co-payments.
- Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments as needed.
- Performing general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing, and faxing.
Applicant MUST have dental experience.
Requirements
-High school diploma or GED.
-Certification in office administration, medical administration, or related fields is advantageous.
-Proven experience working in a dental office.
-Sound knowledge of dental terminology.
-Proficient in dental practice management software (Dentrix).
-Working knowledge of general administrative practices.
-Good telephone etiquette.
-Exceptional organizational skills.
-Excellent customer service skills.
- Scheduling Coordinator
- Insurance verification
- Generate treatment cost estimates and present treatment plans to patients.
- Positive attitude and a great charming personality.
- Responding to patient concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Going through aging report and sending out statements.
- Dependable, responsible, and reliable.
- Have a smile in their face all the time.
- Capable of organizing and maintaining office files
- Computer skills, Easy Dental software knowledge is a plus.
There is a great potential to grow. Please email your resume, references, and contact information.
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- benefit plus bonus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- 3 years of dental experience is required
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $24
