Dental Receptionist

Georgia Department of Public Health; Demorest (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel between two clinics

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a PH Dental Receptionist to support the Habersham County and Stephens County Dental Clinics. The role involves managing appointment schedules, verifying insurance, and updating patient information across District 2 Public Health operations in northeast Georgia.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED with two years of general office experience. Travel between Habersham and Stephens County clinics is required; bilingual English/Spanish is

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED AND Two years of general office or administrative experience.
• One year experience as receptionist or front office in a Dental or Medical Office setting
• Experience working with computers
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the appointment schedule at the direction of the Dentist
• Verifying Insurance
• Updating patient information
• Enter treatments into VHN system
• Greet patients and answer questions regarding the Dental Program
• Coordinate Head Start clinics with Family Partner
• Coordinate dental appointments and referrals for the Ryan White Program
• Create new patient records
• Prepares and forwards monthly statistical reports

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Office software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

VHN system

Job description

Description

Habersham County Health Department (3 days), 185 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA 30535 & Stephens County Health Department (1 day), 64 Boulevard, Suite 1022, Toccoa, 30577

Recruitment

This position is open to all qualified applicants

GA Job Code: GSS081

Pay Grade: D

Requisition: 2026-00909

Hours / week: 32

• Position requires travel to two different health departments: Habersham County Dental & Stephens County Dental Clinics*

Who we are

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Benefits

What we offer

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Job Description

As an PH Dental Receptionist within the Habersham & Stephens County Dental Clinics within the Health Departments within the District Two, Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the appointment schedule at the direction of the Dentist
• Verifying Insurance
• Updating patient information
• Enter treatments into VHN system
• Greet patients and answer questions regarding the Dental Program
• Coordinate Head Start clinics with Family Partner
• Coordinate dental appointments and referrals for the Ryan White Program
• Create new patient records
• Prepares and forwards monthly statistical reports

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED AND Two years of general office or administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience as receptionist or front office in a Dental or Medical Office setting
• Experience working with computers
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Additional Information

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications must include an email address and daytime phone number where applicant can be reached. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting). In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing.

As an employee of D2PH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at www.phdistrict2.org.