Dental Receptionist- Relief

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual differential compensation

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a part-time Relief Dental Receptionist in Yakima, WA. You will be the first point of contact for patients, greeting visitors, handling calls, scheduling, and coordinating with dental teams to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The role emphasizes bilingual English/Spanish communication and strong customer service. Experience in a clinic or dental setting is preferred, with opportunities for growth within a mission-driven community health center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• One year of clinic, optometry or dental office experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required at level 9; ALTA score eligibility for differential compensation.

Responsibilities

• Answers the phone, transfers calls and takes messages for the clinic.
• Greets patients and maintains patient/visitor log; provides translation as needed.
• Ensures accurate patient data; creates and updates patient charts in the computer.
• Schedules appointments and notifies providers of no-shows or cancellations.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and answers questions about plans.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Dental Receptionist- Relief

City: Yakima

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Part time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 17198

Join our team as a Relief Dental Receptionist at Children's Village in Yakima, WA!

Dental Receptionists play a vital role in our organization by serving as the frontline connection between patients and their oral healthcare. As the first point of contact, you help set the tone for a welcoming, respectful, and patient-centered dental experience. Your work supports the smooth operation of our dental clinics and directly supports YVFWC's mission to deliver high-quality, accessible dental care to the diverse communities we serve.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew", for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!

Position Highlights:

• $17.57-$21.52/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

What You'll Do:

• Answers the phone, transfers calls and takes messages as needed for the clinic

• Greets patients and maintains patient and visitor log. Notifies appropriate person of the patient's arrival. Provides translation services as needed to patients

• Ensures accurate and complete data and forms are collected for all patients. Creates and maintains patient charts, registers new patients and updates patient data in the computer

• Schedules patient appointments according to scheduling guidelines, appointment type, and time needed. Notifies appropriate Provider of all patient no-shows and cancellations. Adjusts and updates the schedule for cancellations, new patients and recall appointments

• Verifies patient's insurance eligibility and obtains and files insurance documentation. Assists patients with questions regarding insurance plans as needed

• Reviews and responds to patients' questions in person, via phone, and patient portal systems

• Performs routine billing functions such as posting patient encounters, billing insurance companies, encouraging payment, taking payments and generating end-of-day reports

• Reviews cash box receipts and reconciles cash box daily

• Manages the Referral Process, working on referrals from inception through completion

• Manages the recall process to include follow-up communication to patients for routine preventative care, treatment plan completion, and other appointments as needed

• Ensures that clinic generated documents are sent to the Health Information department and office related clinic documents are filed in the patient's record

• Creates treatment plan estimates, reviews estimates with the patient, and collects upfront fees

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• One year's experience in a clinic, optometry or dental office preferred

• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 9

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

• Ability to interact with patients, Providers and staff in a professional manner

• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Basic knowledge of medical or dental terminology and healthcare billing insurance preferred

• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service

Our Mission Statement

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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