Dental Receptionist

SAMAN EDALAT DDS INC; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A dental practice in Whittier, California is seeking a personable dental receptionist to manage patient appointments, maintain records, and ensure smooth office operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a dental office. This full-time role offers a salary between $19.00 - $25.00 per hour and benefits including 401(k) and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience working in a dental office.
• Proven experience with dental terminology and practice management software.
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients.
• Schedule, reschedule, or cancel appointments.
• Prepare patients' charts and daily schedules for the dental staff.
• Verify and collect payment methods as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Telephone etiquette

Knowledge of dental terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification in office or medical administration

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job description

ATTN: Required 1 year EXPERIENCE working in dental office, IF you have not worked at least one year in a dental office in any position, please don't apply

Dental Receptionist Job Description

We are looking to hire a personable dental receptionist to ensure that dental patients’ appointments are appropriately scheduled, rescheduled, or canceled, depending on the needs of the patients. The dental receptionist’s responsibilities include entering patient information onto our data system, answering patients’ questions, and arranging referrals to other dental specialists.

To be successful as a dental receptionist, you should be able to organize and maintain patient waiting areas as well as front-desk areas. Ultimately, a top-performing dental receptionist will perform all duties in a manner that ensures the efficient running of the dental practice. Dental Receptionist Responsibilities:

Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice.

Scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments as needed.

Assisting patients to fill out information forms.

Preparing patients’ charts and daily schedules for the dental staff.

Updating patient records and documenting recent treatments and procedures.

Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing telephonic reminders.

Communicating with medical insurance providers to determine if patients are required to make co-payments.

Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments as needed.

Performing general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing, and faxing.

Dental Receptionist Requirements:

High school diploma or GED.

Certification in office administration, medical administration, or related fields is advantageous.

Proven experience working in a dental office.

Sound knowledge of dental terminology.

Proficient in dental practice management software (Dentrix).

Working knowledge of general administrative practices.

Good telephone etiquette.

Exceptional organizational skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Weekends (Saturdays 9 AM-2 PM)

Work Location: In person