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The Front Desk Assistant is responsible for providing best-in-class customer service to our patients. Responsible for greeting patients at the front desk; scheduling appointments; answering and handling phone calls; and checking patients in and out. Effectively and efficiently manage patient lobby while maintaining professional standards and ensuring that all interactions between the doctor, staff and patients run as smoothly as possible.
Job Responsibility:
Greet and process incoming patients in an efficient and professional manner
control the flow of patients through the dental center daily
Ensure patients are comfortable while in the office
Answer patients’ routine questions
provide information regarding treatment options, office policies, denture styles, packages, aftercare instructions, and pricing
Accurately collect and deposit funds from patients, including processing of credit card payments and handling cash (and checks if applicable)
Efficiently use Dentrix software program in daily operations, including scheduling appointments, providing patients with accurate walkout statements, setting up, filing, and updating complete and accurate patient records
also provide patients with information as needed to file with their insurance carrier
Prepare documentation as needed for refunds to be processed for patients
contact patients regarding returns for chrome partials and other matters such as outstanding account balances
Inventory and order office supplies and forms as instructed
Mail accurate and timely reports, invoices and correspondence to the accounting and management service providers
Answer incoming telephone calls and provide information to patients in a courteous and professional manner
enter all information on the Patient Inquiry Log and follow up as needed to encourage potential patients to visit the office
Consistently provide the Practice Owner/Managing Dentist and the assigned Manager Practice Excellence with a copy of the log weekly
Tally time sheets in an accurate and timely manner for the dentist
collect completed timesheets for all staff members for the dentist approval and signature and fax to Affordable Care Payroll Department
Maintain a clean and neat reception area and waiting room
ensure patient restrooms are kept clean and stocked
dust the furniture as needed
May perform chair-side assisting as needed
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Minimal travel may be required for training and/or continuing education purposes
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Must have 2 – 5 years’ experience working in a dental office (including patient scheduling)
Strong organization skills
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
Ability to multi-task
Leadership skills/experience
Nice to have:
Dentrix experience preferred
CareCredit experience preferred
Experience (or formal training) consisting of chair-side assisting with oral surgery preferred for training purposes