Dental Front Desk Float Specialist - Multi-Site

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for family

Competitive pay

Vacation days

Wellness plan and discounts

Continuing education assistance

403(B) plan with company matching

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista invites applications for a Receptionist-DENT Float. This role acts as the focal point for the Dental Clinic appointment system, ensuring smooth patient flow across multiple sites within the county.

The float role requires independent work, strong prioritization, and strict confidentiality of patient information. The position involves greeting patients, registering them, scheduling according to protocols, handling reservations, and supporting back-office workflows.

Qualifications

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of community; skilled in communicating with people and understanding their problems.
• Must believe in health care with dignity for all.
• Valid CA driver license; maintain a clean driving record; keep active auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and/or income to determine fee schedule.
• Check patients in and notify back office per protocol.
• Make appointments according to written protocols.
• Assess walk-in patients and schedule work-in appointments.
• Answer and direct all incoming calls.
• Review daily route slips for accurate posting and billing.
• Confirm next day appointments.
• Take patient payments and record accordingly.
• Scan documents as needed.
• Follow daily deposit procedures.
• Maintain punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Clinica Sierra Vista invites applications for a Receptionist-DENT Float. This role acts as the focal point for the Dental Clinic appointment system, ensuring smooth patient flow across multiple sites within the county.

The float role requires independent work, strong prioritization, and strict confidentiality of patient information. The position involves greeting patients, registering them, scheduling according to protocols, handling reservations, and supporting back-office workflows.