Dental Front Office Administrator

Macoupin County Public Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pension

Vacation and personal time

Job summary

Macoupin County Public Health Department is hiring an Office Assistant to support front desk operations in a clinical setting. Primary duties include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, collecting information, entering data into the EMR, and coordinating with dental and clinical staff to direct patients to the correct rooms.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, solid computer and data-entry skills, good communication, and the ability to sit for long periods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Office experience required; medical/dental office experience preferred.
• Computer knowledge and data-entry skills required.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to sit for lengthy periods.
• Immunizations up-to-date and BLS certification (or ability to obtain).
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and collect necessary information.
• Enter data into the Practice Management/EMR system for proper registration and billing.
• Direct patients to rooms or provider areas and assist with scheduling.
• Answer phones, provide information, and obtain needed details.
• Monitor equipment and supplies; assist as needed.
• Provide patient education on health center policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Data entry

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Practice Management System

Computer applications

Job description

Macoupin County Public Health Department is hiring an Office Assistant to support front desk operations in a clinical setting. Primary duties include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, collecting information, entering data into the EMR, and coordinating with dental and clinical staff to direct patients to the correct rooms.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, solid computer and data-entry skills, good communication, and the ability to sit for long periods.