Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job in Zion, IL

Zion Family Dentistry is looking for a Part-Time Front Office Assistant to fill an immediate opening. Join our fun and growing practice located in Zion, IL! Be the face of our practice to our patients in this tight-knit community. Treatments provided in our office include: hygiene, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics and implant dentistry. We are a fully electronic office (no paper charts). This position specifically will involve insurance claims, paperwork, filing, scheduling, patient communication and other tasks managed at the front desk. Good candidates need to be organized, punctual, friendly and have excellent communication and phone skills. This is a part-time position to start and may eventually grow to a full-time position if desired. Position: Front Office Assistant Position Summary: As the front office assistant you will be responsible for assisting with scheduling and coordinating the day-to-day activities or the office as well as working on insurance claims. You will be the face of the office to our wonderful patients. Basic Responsibilities: Schedule patients using electronic record software (training provided) Call patients to confirm schedule and for other follow-up/questions Greeting and checking patients in Enter notes into the electronic record software (training provided) Handle billing and insurance for the office (experience is a plus) Stock the front office Handle patient communication (mail, phone, email, chat, etc) Assist with cleaning office common areas Provide good morale to team *Requirements - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Have the ability and willingness to learn on the job Have good computer skills and the ability to type Have the ability to provide excellent customer service and hospitality Be friendly with patients in all intereactions Have the ability to communicate effectively with patients on the phone and face-to-face Must be punctual Must be organized, outgoing, reliable, compassionate, professional Have the ability to multi-task Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Paid time off Work Location: In person
