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Dental Receptionist

SAMAN EDALAT DDS INC

Whittier, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Co-Payments, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Fax Machines, Health Insurance, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Medical Office Administration, Medical Records, Organizational Skills, Photocopy, Practice Management Software, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Whittier, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts

Job description



ATTN: Required 1 year EXPERIENCE working in dental office, IF you have not worked at least one year in a dental office in any position, please don't apply


Dental Receptionist Job Description


We are looking to hire a personable dental receptionist to ensure that dental patients’ appointments are appropriately scheduled, rescheduled, or canceled, depending on the needs of the patients. The dental receptionist’s responsibilities include entering patient information onto our data system, answering patients’ questions, and arranging referrals to other dental specialists.


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.
  • Dental Receptionist Requirements:
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  • 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.
Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
Schedule:


  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
  • Weekends (Saturdays 9 AM-2 PM)
Work Location: In person

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SAMAN EDALAT DDS INC

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