Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Administrative Assistant - Lake Champlain Dentistry - Plattsburgh, NY
Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job in Plattsburgh, NY
We are looking to hire a professional, personable Dental Receptionist to greet our patients and ensure that appointments are appropriately scheduled.
Experience is a plus, but we WILL train if you are motivated and want to learn a new career.
The Dental Receptionistâs responsibilities include entering patient information onto our data system, answering patientsâ questions, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance benefits, checking patients in and out.
To be successful as a Dental Receptionist, you should be able to organize and maintain patient waiting areas as well as front-desk areas. Ultimately, a top-performing Dental Receptionist will perform all duties in a manner that ensures the efficient running of the dental practice.
Dental Receptionist Responsibilities:
Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice.
Scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments as needed.
Assisting patients to fill out information forms.
Updating patient records and documenting recent treatments and procedures.
Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing reminders.
Communicating with dental insurance providers to determine if patients are required to make co-payments.
Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments as needed.
Performing general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing and faxing.
*Dental Receptionist Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Sound knowledge of dental terminology or previous dental experience is a plus
Proficient computer skills
Working knowledge of general administrative practices
Good telephone etiquette
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills and professional appearance
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,200.00 - $41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work Location: In person
