Dental Public Health Front Office Specialist

Centstone; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Centstone is seeking a Dental Public Health Office Assistant to support patient registration, appointment scheduling, and front office operations in Athens, TN. This onsite contract role requires handling patient check-in/out, managing documentation, and coordinating with dental staff to ensure smooth clinic flow.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with dental terminology, insurance coding, and electronic dental records, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to support daily

Qualifications

• Experience scheduling and registering patients in a dental setting.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and patient documentation.
• Familiarity with dental insurance coding and prior authorization processes.
• Experience with electronic dental records and front office duties.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage dental clinic patient appointments.
• Inform patients of visit requirements and required documentation.
• Register patients and collect/update demographic information.
• Review documentation to determine eligibility for applicable federal programs.

Skills

Patient Registration

Appointment Scheduling

Dental Front Office

Dental Terminology

Insurance Coding

Prior Authorization

Patient Check-In/Check-Out

Electronic Dental Records

Job description

Centstone is seeking a Dental Public Health Office Assistant to support patient registration, appointment scheduling, and front office operations in Athens, TN. This onsite contract role requires handling patient check-in/out, managing documentation, and coordinating with dental staff to ensure smooth clinic flow.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with dental terminology, insurance coding, and electronic dental records, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to support daily