Dental Receptionist at Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc

Fort Myers, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Scheduling, Customer Service, Medical Manager Software, Insurance Verification, Electronic Oral Health Records, Bilingual English/Spanish, Typing, Multi-tasking, Interpersonal Skills, Organization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and respectful person to provide dental care for our patients. Outstanding compensation including generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, excellent health benefits, a company paid pension, multiple bonuses, and more! POSITION DESCRIPTION: Receives visitors or patients, ascertains their needs and directs them accordingly. Answers telephones, makes appointments and performs other related reception area duties. Adheres to Corporate Compliance program, by reporting improper or unethical conduct, violation of applicable laws, regulations or program requirements. DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Greets visitors and patients, determines their needs, checks appointments and directs the person accordingly. Answers questions and provides information directly to person or on telephone, based on knowledge of Center, department, policies, procedures and regulations. Secures all necessary information and documents including sign-in sheets, obtaining dental chart, encounter form, etc. Answers telephone calls using proper protocol. Reschedules patients' appointments, notifies patients of any changes in appointments. Properly records "No Shows" and updates scheduler system information. Immediately refers any "Walk-In" patients to dental triage, if they present with severe or unusual symptoms or complaints. Assures all communications and transactions with patients and visitors are conducted in a mature, calm, sensitive and respectful manner. Performs additional duties, such as translation, as may be required. Proficient in Medical Manager, including patient registration, updating insurance and procedure entry. May be asked to function in this capacity as staffing needs dictate. Verification of and authorization by insurance if required. Utilizes electronic oral health record system to enter, retrieve and document patient information accurately and efficiently. Other duties as required. Requirements TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience Prior dental receptionist experience preferred Ability to perform multiple tasks. Basic math and computer skills SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Pleasant phone manners and professional appearance Excellent customer service skills KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good organizational skills Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural staff Computer literate, with good typing skills, 35 WPM Working knowledge of dental records and electronic oral health record system

Responsibilities

Manage the reception area by greeting patients, answering phones, and scheduling appointments. Handle patient documentation, insurance verification, and data entry into electronic health record systems.