Dental Front Desk & Records Coordinator

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative (SEMRHI); Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative (SEMRHI) seeks a Dental Receptionist to support patient flow in the Hattiesburg clinic. You will greet patients, schedule visits and conservatively manage front-desk duties to ensure smooth patient experiences.

Responsibilities include registering patients, handling payments, maintaining dental and medical records, and assisting with insurance claims. The role requires reliability, accuracy, and courteous communication with diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic typing and accounting computer skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills to prepare reports and follow-up.
• Ability to relay and enforce policies and procedures.
• Multi-tasking while meeting deadlines and answering telephones.
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:00–6:00 and Thursday 4:00–6:00.

Responsibilities

• Answer clinic telephones and schedule appointments for patient visits.
• Register all patients upon arrival at the clinic in a timely manner.
• Compile dental and medical histories on all new patients.
• Collects fees from patients and records payments accordingly.
• Balance end-of-day reports, prepare bank deposits and maintain cash on hand.
• Attend continuing education in-services workshops.
• File insurance claims and post payments to patient accounts.
• Maintain waiting room in neat and clean condition.
• Verify timecards at the end of each pay period.
• Prepare clinic for operation by turning on lights and equipment.
• Ensure prompt attendance and reliability.
• Complete required IT/Security trainings by the deadline.

Skills

Typing

Accounting software

Oral communication

Written communication

Policy enforcement

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative (SEMRHI) seeks a Dental Receptionist to support patient flow in the Hattiesburg clinic. You will greet patients, schedule visits and conservatively manage front-desk duties to ensure smooth patient experiences.

Responsibilities include registering patients, handling payments, maintaining dental and medical records, and assisting with insurance claims. The role requires reliability, accuracy, and courteous communication with diverse patients.