Full Time Dental Receptionist – (Fluent in Spanish)

Community Health Services, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Services, Inc. in Hartford, CT seeks a Dental Receptionist to greet patients, manage appointments, and support the Dental Department in person. The role is non-exempt, full-time, and requires a high school diploma, EMR familiarity, and strong MS Office skills; bilingual Spanish/English is strongly preferred.

You will be the face of the department, delivering excellent customer service and patient care, with a team that values dignity and comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and prior experience.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office programs (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).
• One year of experience in a medical setting or healthcare insurance, OR two years in customer service, OR a clinical training certificate.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage front desk check-in/out.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient care within the Dental Department.
• Coordinate with dental staff and maintain orderly reception area.

Skills

Customer service

EMR systems familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Non-Exempt, Full Time Position
Department: Dental

Dental Receptionist

Since 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the struggling residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need - when they need it - so they may too live a healthier and happier life.

Community Health Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced, professional Dental Receptionist for a full-time opportunity in our Dental Department. Reporting to the Practice Manager, the Dental Receptionist is the face of our department and provides excellent customer service and patient care.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience
• Have a high degree of comfort with electronic medical records systems and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• One (1) year of experience in a medical setting or healthcare insurance organization OR two (2) years of experience in a customer service OR a diploma or certificate in a clinical training program such as a medical, dental, or certified nursing assisting program
• Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English are strongly preferred.

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Workers Compensation
• Various Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more

Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person