Dental Receptionist
Full job description
We are looking for an experienced dental receptionist to join our team. We are patient-focused and dedicated to oral health and wellness in a modern and friendly environment.
Duties
- Greet and welcome patients in a professional manner, ensuring a positive first impression.
- Direct bill to insurance and collect patient portions.
- Answer phone calls promptly and manage inquiries with excellent phone etiquette.
- Schedule appointments and maintain both doctor and hygiene time efficiently.
- Preauthorize dental visits and determine estimated patient portions in advance.
- Assist in daily chart audits to ensure preparedness for the following business day.
- Maintain recall and unscheduled treatment lists.
- Maintain a clean and organized front desk area to create a welcoming environment for patients and staff.
- Any other administrative tasks as directed.
Experience
- Experience as a Dental Receptionist.
- Familiarity with dental terminology and procedures.
- Proficiency in using electronic dental records systems, particularly Dentrix, is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with patients and team members.
- Proficiency with phone systems and basic office equipment.
- Strong typing skills with attention to detail for data entry tasks.
- Excellent proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy in written communications.
- Ability to maintain professionalism while handling multiple tasks under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly demeanor that enhances customer interactions.
If you feel you would be a strong fit here at Dental Wellness, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person