Receptionist

*  Excellent interpersonal skills.

*   Ability to exchange information with others in a clear and concise manner, and present ideas, facts, and technical information.

 *  Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.

 *   Ability to receive guidance and supervision; to follow work rules, safety practices, risk  management, and work procedures, meet deadlines, punctuality, and attendance

standards, etc.

 *   Ability to adapt to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerance, or standards; to be precise, thorough, exacting, or meticulous with work.

*   Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

  *   Ability to organize in an efficient and concise manner.

*   Greet and schedule patients on telephone and in person, take detailed phone messages.

  *   Ensure a positive experience by being helpful and upbeat.

*   Logs and monitors referrals for appointments from private oractitioners and/or outside institutions

 *   Confirm next day's appointments and next week's recalls scheduled 6 month in advance.

*   Have patient complete paper work and enter all pertinent patient information into practice management software.

*   Acquire the necessary signatures.

*   Verify insurance eligibility and frequencies per patient or family.

 *   Scan necessary or assigned documents• into patient’s chart.

*   Make sure waiting room is neat and tidy.

*   Keep reception area clean and dusted.

*   Ensures clinical forms and documents are in stock; refill as needed.

 *   Compile end of day packet i.e number of walk ins/emergencies

*   Send out statements and recall postcards on the 1st of the month.

 *   Carry out any specific task asked by the manager quickly and efficiently.

*   Assist fellow coworkers when called upon.

*   Assist the manager in maintaining standards, conditions and procedures in clinic in accordance with regulatory standard requirements.

 *   Follow department of Dental Medicine and Hospital Rules and Regulations.

*   Register patients during periods of short staffing as determined by the clinic manager and/or director

*   Ensure friendly interaction and communication between patients and coworkers.

Position Requirements Formal Education  and Job-Related Experience:  This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a

 minimum of 1 year job-related experience. Computer knowledge in Microsoft and Excel Required: Fully bilingual in English and Spanish

Desired (not required) criteria include:  Strong backrpund in the dental field terminology.

Comments  At least one year of experience as a secretary/secretary assistant.            

Tuesday-Saturday - 9am-5pm.

Hourly Rate - $24.9752 - $27.4606