Front Desk Dental Receptionist - Mt Mitchell Dentistry - Burnsville, NC

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Burnsville, NC

Job Description

Job OverviewThe essential tasks of a dental receptionist include scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and servicing patients with their questions. Here at Mt Mitchell Dentistry, we treat our patients like family. The dental receptionist serves as our patients’ first impression of our office. The position will report directly to the office manager. This is a full-time position.
Essential Functions (Include, but are not limited to):

Greeting patients with a friendly and professional demeanor.
Communicating with patients as it relates to appointments, insurance, treatment plans, finances, and general questions.
Scheduling appointments.
Verifying and submitting dental insurance.
Collecting payments.
Maintain patient accounts and records.
Submit patient claims to insurance companies.
Assist patients in filling out required intake and medical history forms.
Manage and organize specialist referrals.
Inform patients of payment options if applicable.
Perform basic accounting tasks such as taking patient payments.
Update patient insurance information.
Sort and organize incoming and outgoing mail.
Ensure reception area is maintained and professional in appearance.

Other Position Requirements:

Hours: 32-35 hours/week (Monday-Thursday)
Minimum of 1 year of dental office experience
Experience with Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of dental insurance processing and claims submission
Working knowledge of dental software, i.e. – Eaglesoft, Dentrix, Practice Works

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Hiring Range: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 35 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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