Dental Front Desk Floater — Patient Flow & Scheduling

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vacation days

Wellness plan

Continuing education assistance

403(B) plan with company matching

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Receptionist-DENT Float at East Bakersfield Dental Center in Bakersfield, CA. The role supports the clinic’s appointment system, greets patients, verifies eligibility, and directs patients to providers.

The position floats to multiple sites within the county as needed. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, is at least 18, and possesses healthcare front-desk experience.

Qualifications

• Must be High School graduate or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum two years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Able to communicate with diverse patients and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients as they come in.
• Verify insurance eligibility and/or income to determine fee schedule.
• Check patients in and notify back office per protocol.
• Make appointments for patients according to written protocols.
• Perform preliminary needs assessment of 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 reliable in-person attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job description

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Receptionist-DENT Float at East Bakersfield Dental Center in Bakersfield, CA. The role supports the clinic’s appointment system, greets patients, verifies eligibility, and directs patients to providers.

The position floats to multiple sites within the county as needed. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, is at least 18, and possesses healthcare front-desk experience.