Dental Front Desk Receptionist
Company: DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN
Location: Clifton
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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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. You should also be able to prepare billing
statements.
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 field 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.
Keywords: DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN, Clifton , Dental Front Desk Receptionist, Administration, Clerical , Clifton, New Jersey
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