Dental Assistant

Morph Enterprise; Woodbury (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morph Enterprise in Woodbury, TN, is seeking a front-line coordinator to schedule patient appointments and manage registration processes. You will review eligibility for federal and state programs and input data across multiple health department systems.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to balance a cash drawer while maintaining a positive, cooperative work environment. A driver’s license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and data entry skills.
• Experience in customer service or clerical settings is preferred.
• A valid driver's license and background check are required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage patient appointments.
• Inform patients of visit requirements.
• Collect and update client demographic information for registration purposes.
• Review documentation to determine eligibility for federal and state programs.
• Input data into health department management information systems.
• Interact with multiple computer software systems to input/receive information.
• Process the cash drawer and balance to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Inform clients of their rights and responsibilities for participation in programs.
• Obtain prior authorization per guidance, before releasing medical information.
• Assist in obtaining prior authorization from insurers through the gathering and submission of documentation before services are rendered, as applicable.
• Compile appropriate forms for services requested to ensure efficient clinic flow.
• Scanning and indexing records into the electronic dental record.
• Maintain a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Office administration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and manage patient appointments
• Inform patients of any visit requirements
• Collect and update client demographic information for registration purposes
• Review documentation to determine eligibility for federal and state programs
• Input data into the health department management information systems
• Interact with multiple computer software systems to input/receive information
• Process the cash drawer and balance to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Inform clients of their rights and responsibilities for participation in programs
• Obtain prior authorization per guidance, before releasing medical information
• Assist in obtaining prior authorization from insurers through the gathering and submission of documentation before services are rendered, as applicable
• Compile appropriate forms for services requested to ensure efficient clinic flow
• Scanning and Indexing records into the electronic dental record
• Maintain a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent and experience equivalent to two years of full-time customer service delivery and/or clerical/office work. This position requires a current driver's license and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background check.