Dental Receptionist

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida; LaBelle (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

9 paid holidays

Health benefits

Pension

Bonuses

Job summary

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida is seeking a dependable dental receptionist to greet patients, manage appointments, and handle front-desk duties. You will verify insurance, document visits in the electronic health record, and support team operations with a friendly, professional approach.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and strong customer-service skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with an emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and multitasking in a busy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent training/experience.
• Prior dental receptionist experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and use basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and patients, determine needs, and direct them appropriately.
• Answer telephones, take appointments, and update scheduler system.
• Verify insurance information and enter data in the electronic health record.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide courteous service.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical Manager

Dental records software

Job description

Description

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and respectful person to provide dental care for our patients. Outstanding compensation including generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, excellent health benefits, a company paid pension, multiple bonuses, and more!

Description

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and respectful person to provide dental care for our patients. Outstanding compensation including generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, excellent health benefits, a company paid pension, multiple bonuses, and more!

Position Description

Position Description

Receives visitors or patients, ascertains their needs and directs them accordingly. Answers telephones, makes appointments and performs other related reception area duties. Adheres to Corporate Compliance program, by reporting improper or unethical conduct, violation of applicable laws, regulations or program requirements.

Detailed Duties And Responsibilities

Detailed Duties And Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and patients, determines their needs, checks appointments and directs the person accordingly.
• Answers questions and provides information directly to person or on telephone, based on knowledge of Center, department, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Secures all necessary information and documents including sign-in sheets, obtaining dental chart, encounter form, etc.
• Answers telephone calls using proper protocol.
• Reschedules patients' appointments, notifies patients of any changes in appointments.
• Properly records "No Shows" and updates scheduler system information.
• Immediately refers any "Walk-In" patients to dental triage, if they present with severe or unusual symptoms or complaints.
• Assures all communications and transactions with patients and visitors are conducted in a mature, calm, sensitive and respectful manner. Performs additional duties, such as translation, as may be required.
• Proficient in Medical Manager, including patient registration, updating insurance and procedure entry.
• May be asked to function in this capacity as staffing needs dictate.
• Verification of and authorization by insurance if required.
• Utilizes electronic oral health record system to enter, retrieve and document patient information accurately and efficiently.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

Requirements

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience
• Prior dental receptionist experience preferred
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Basic math and computer skills
  
  

Special Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Pleasant phone manners and professional appearance
• Excellent customer service skills
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good organizational skills Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural staff
• Computer literate, with good typing skills, 35 WPM Working knowledge of dental records and electronic oral health record system