Front Office Assistant

Mobile Oral and Facial Surgery; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Job summary

Mobile Oral and Facial Surgery is seeking a Front Office Assistant to warmly welcome patients and manage check-in/out in a fast-paced dental setting. You will explain out-of-pocket costs and help patients understand their financial responsibilities while answering calls and coordinating appointments.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to patient-first service, with experience in dental front desk and basic insurance knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental front desk experience preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred; friendly, patient-first attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of dental insurance.
• Proficiency with computer-based tasks.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors warmly and professionally.
• Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Efficiently check patients in and out.
• Verify patient information and insurance coverage.
• Collect and post payments accurately.
• Assist with patient paperwork and medical history updates.
• Document accurate notes and records in patient accounts.
• Manage communication with referring practices.
• Perform administrative office tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Dental front desk

Customer service

Phone etiquette

HIPAA compliance

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Description

The Front Office Assistant serves as a point of contact for patients and plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience. This individual manages patient check-in and check-out processes, presents patients with out-of-pocket treatment costs, helps patients understand their financial responsibilities, and answers the phone. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced dental environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors warmly and professionally.
• Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Efficiently check patients in and out.
• Verify patient information and insurance coverage.
• Collect and post payments accurately.
• Assist with patient paperwork and medical history updates.
• Document accurate notes and records in patient accounts.
• Manage communication with referring practices.
• Perform administrative office tasks using a computer and dental software.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• 1+ years of dental front desk experience preferred.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred. We value a friendly, patient first attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of dental insurance
• Proficiency with computer-based tasks.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match