Dental Clinic Receptionist

El Centro Family Health; Peñasco (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 k Retirement

7 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

A community health organization in New Mexico is seeking a full-time Dental Clinic Receptionist to provide excellent service to patients. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in a related field. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a flexible spending account.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and determine their needs.
• Project a positive first impression of the organization.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and the public.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Word

Job description

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. Do you want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to wellness and excellence of care? El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Dental Clinic Receptionist dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

Ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and fluent skill of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

The Dental Receptionist is responsible for projecting a positive first impression of the organization, by communicating effectively with coworkers and the general public, and greeting patients and other visitors, determining their needs, and directing them accordingly to the appropriate party with complete confidentiality.

The Dental Clinic Receptionist position requires attention to detail, ability to relate data elements, and ability to evaluate discrepancies in data and documents using defined sources of information. Employee communicates verbally with co-workers, patients and clients, and members of the public. Such communication must be correct, clear, and understandable. Written communications require review, signature, and/or clearance by the supervisor.

Minimum requirements

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience (preferred):

Minimum of (1) year experience in a related field.

Preferred Requirements

Bilingual-Spanish/English.

Experience

Experience in bookkeeping and accounting. Experience with dental terminology and dental insurance claims and Medicaid.

Benefits

• 401 k Retirement
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)