Dental Front Office - A Kidz Dental Zone Hood River - Hood River, OR

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Hood River, OR

Job Description

Title: Scheduling Coordinator – Pediatric Dental Practice
Do you have what it takes to run a schedule, coordinate appointments and provide patients with an exceptional experience? Join our team at A Kidz Dental Zone Hood River.
Where patient interaction is focused on Happy Kidz, Healthy Smiles, for a Lifetime! At
A Kidz Dental Zone Hood River our main focus in providing an inviting environment for all our patients and their families through, a caring staff and exceptional dental care.
As a Scheduling Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating dental appointments with doctor schedules, coordinating insurance benefits, working with other health professionals, and helping patients schedule their appointments. A Scheduling Coordinator must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Why Should You Apply?

Competitive market rate wages relative to skill and tenure
In-office training for self development and progression in the industry if desiring greater skills
Top benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Aflac, 401K Plans with 100% Employer matching up to 4%, paid time off which grows over time, bereavement leave, Employee Assistance Program, Holiday Pay, metric bonuses and more
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities, intra and inter office continuing education
Consistent work week hours
Most of all, we are a team that focuses on family, individuals, each other and most of all, a fun learning environment that makes the days fly by

Responsibilities include:

Use of multi-line phone to make, answer, and direct phone calls.
Communicate with other offices to request or transfer medical information.
Coordinate appointments to maximize the daily production goal.
Explain treatment options and procedures.
Work closely with the dentist and dental staff to schedule treatment in a timely manner according to urgency of treatment.
Work with the dentist to determine options for completion or treatment under general anesthesia.
Present the patient with all options and a financial estimate for all options.
Work with insurance companies to approve dental and medical procedures.
Receive and enter payments to appropriate accounts.

Requirements/Competencies

Knowledge of dental procedures preferred.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
General knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients, parents, doctors, and staff, in person and on the telephone.
Ability to work on multiple projects at once.
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team setting.
Bilingual preferred.

A Kidz Dental Zone Hood River is committed to maintaining a drug-free and safe workplace. A post-offer background check is a required a part of our hiring process. A Kidz Dental Zone Hood River does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its health programs and activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 34 – 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental office: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Hood River, OR 97031 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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