Dental Clinic Administrative Specialist

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking an administrative professional for the Dental Clinic to manage patient records, billing, and appointment coordination. The role supports dental operations in a busy academic health environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with Office Administration training and at least two years of related experience, and familiarity with dental terminology and software tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Office Administration program preferred.
• Two years of related admin/secretarial experience preferred.
• Experience with dental billing/insurance claims preferred.
• Knowledge of medical/dental terminology is an asset.
• Experience with Abel Dent Software preferred.
• Experience in dental office/clinic environment preferred.
• Typing accuracy of at least 60 wpm required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of patient dental records and file maintenance.
• Preparing office charts for appointments.
• Managing correspondence.
• Receiving/sending radiographs.
• Scheduling and confirmation of appointments.
• Managing clinic and operating room cancellations.
• Opening and closing the clinic.
• General billing/ accounting support including processing insurance claims and day-end procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Self-discipline

Typing 60 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Office Administration program

Tools

Abel Dent Software

Meditech

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking an administrative professional for the Dental Clinic to manage patient records, billing, and appointment coordination. The role supports dental operations in a busy academic health environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with Office Administration training and at least two years of related experience, and familiarity with dental terminology and software tools.