What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Receptionist position at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for facilitating access for individuals seeking care at a comprehensive group dental practice. Requires an organized individual with the ability to multi-task and accurately input/assess patient information. Functions primarily to: coordinate and schedule appointments for three – five dentist at a time (or over 650 appointments weekly); verify insurance eligibility of all scheduled patients, greet and process patients; answer approximately 800 phone calls per week; review all medical histories and initiate medical/legal consents; retrieve/file/update or construct patient records daily; update individual dental operatory schedules; collect patient payments; collect/process mail, and perform tasks related to meeting Meaningful Use requirements.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
This position is responsible for facilitating access for individuals seeking care at a comprehensive group dental practice. Requires an organized individual with the ability to multi-task and accurately input/assess patient information. Functions primarily to: coordinate and schedule appointments for three – five dentist at a time (or over 650 appointments weekly); verify insurance eligibility of all scheduled patients, greet and process patients; answer approximately 800 phone calls per week; review all medical histories and initiate medical/legal consents; retrieve/file/update or construct patient records daily; update individual dental operatory schedules; collect patient payments; collect/process mail, and perform tasks related to meeting Meaningful Use requirements.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Customer service and oral communication experience highly desired
- Dental experience preferred
- Valid Driver’s License
- Approval of Dental Director and Office Manager in lieu of experience, training, work history is required
Salary : $16