Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job in Leawood, KS
Description: URGENT need Full-time position ($18-22 per hour) supporting a dental office at College Boulevard and Nall. Front Dental Receptionist The future employee will help ensure that dental patients appointments are appropriately scheduled, rescheduled, patient information and communication is entered into the data system, has general dental knowledge, and is able to prepare billing statements and insurance. Front Desk Responsibilities:* Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice.* Scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments as needed.* Help with hygiene scheduling and maintaining recall* Assisting patients in filling out information forms.* Preparing patients charts and daily schedules for the dental staff.* Work with insurance and help file* Attach documentation and X-rays for claims processing* Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing telephonic reminders * Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments* Helping with regular accounts receivable follow up and management* Help with payments accounts payable to venders * Provide informed consent documents* Collecting and recording medical and dental histories from intake forms* Caring for and maintaining office equipment.* Contacting the IT pro for various issues* Ordering office supplies * Background in Dental Front Desk experience and some clinic support abilities * Proven experience working in a dental office.* Ability to file and follow up with insurance processes.* Experience using dental practice management software (Dentrix, Eagle Soft, etc). (Open Dental is the office management software ware)* Working knowledge of general administrative practices.* Good telephone etiquette.* Experience using computers for a variety of tasks i.e. word documents and email.* Excellent verbal communication skills with coworkers and patient base. The average age is 60 and frequently older. * Enjoys fostering a good patient care experience.* Backup to the primary assistant which may on occasion involve clinic support. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm / Friday 8am-12pm. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour Work Location: In person
