Dental Front Desk

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Overview:

This position is primarily responsible for the daily activities of the front office including patient relations, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, registration, and insurance verification.

Responsibilities:

• Greets and checks in patients and visitors. Consistently provides an upbeat and welcoming atmosphere for our patients.
• Registers patients by verifying that a patient’s record is up to date and accurate.
• Makes appropriate changes in the computer system and on the patient's chart.
• Scans documents for patient file including driver’s license, insurance card, and referral form.
• Verifies patient insurance prior to the scheduled date of service and effectively and accurately communicates benefits to patients.
• Obtains necessary documentation or records prior to patients’ scheduled date of service.
• Answers telephone and responds to inquiries including email correspondence from patients.
• Prepares treatment plans.
• Schedules appointments and enters into schedule.
• Checks patients out and collects payments from patients and reconciles daily cash reports.
• Conducts reminder calls to patients.
• Maintains a positive and team-focused mindset to ensure a consistently high level of collaboration daily.
• Collects, sorts, distributes, and prepares mail.
• Maintains/cleans lobby and reception area.

Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: Dental Front Office experience preferred

Knowledge of dental software programs a plus

• Technical Skills – Assesses own strength and weaknesses; pursues training development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
• Oral Communications – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; respects diversity
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan