Dental Receptionist / Front Desk in San Clemente, CA

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

San Clemente, CA

Job Description

Private-practice dental office in San Clemente seeking an office manager. The ideal candidate is someone who is positive, punctual and possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. You must be a team player, demonstrate professional and courteous etiquette required of a dental office and enjoy working with patients. Minimum 3 years experience at a dental office required. If interested, please reply with your resume and salary requirement. Salary: $20.00 to $30.00 /hour DOE (plus production bonus) Responsibilities: -Answer and respond to telephone calls with professionalism and enthusiasm -Greet and welcome all patients -Confirm and schedule appointments for patient days -Be familiar with using dental management software -Create patient charts and obtain all necessary signatures -Work closely with the doctor in presenting and explaining treatment plans to patients -Collect deposits, co-payments, and any patient portion receivables at the time of each scheduled appointment -Obtain financing approval from lenders for patients interested in financing their treatment -Run daily production reports, monthly collection reports and follow-up with unpaid claims and patient accounts -Follow-up with insurances as needed -Encourage patient referrals and positive Yelp reviews from satisfied patients -Make a neat and presentable work environment at all times -Organize front area and doctor office files -Answer phone calls after hours whenever necessary to schedule appointments or respond to emergency phone calls -Communicate as needed with back-office to coordinate needed office supplies and any administrative needs Qualifications -At least 3 years experience as front office in a dental office setting -Ability to understand doctor treatment plans, convey their importance to patients, close cases and collect patient payments -Experience with dental practice management software -Proficiency with other software and technology such as payment bridges., texting software and Google Docs -Strong communication and interpersonal skills -Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment -Friendly and upbeat demeanor