Experienced Front Desk - Mesa, United States - East Valley Perio

Description

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Overview:

ONLY APPLICANTS WITH DENTAL FRONT OFFICE EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED, THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION This position is primarily responsible for the daily activities of the front office including patient relations, telephone coverage, appointment


Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Greets and checks in patients and visitors. Consistently provides an upbeat and welcoming atmosphere for our patients
• Registers patients by verifying that a patient's record is up to date and accurate.
• Makes appropriate changes in the computer system and on the patient's chart.
• Scans documents for patient file including driver's license, insurance card, and referral form.
• Verifies patient insurance prior to the scheduled date of service and effectively and accurately communicates benefits to patients.
• Obtains necessary documentation or records prior to patients' scheduled date of service.
• Prepares router slips for upcoming appointments. Knowledge of insurance benefits and reading treatment plans and ledgers a must.
• Schedules appointments and enters into schedule.
• Checks patients out and collects payments from patients.
• Conducts reminder calls to patients.
• Maintains a positive and teamfocused mindset to ensure a consistently high level of collaboration daily.
• Successful at multitasking.
• Maintains/cleans lobby and reception area.

Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.


Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent


EXPERIENCE:

Dental Front Office experience preferred

Knowledge of Dentrix software program required


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COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job satisfactorily, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills
• Assesses own strength and weaknesses; pursues training development opportunities; strives to continuously build

knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others

• Customer Service
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments

• Interpersonal Skills

• Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

• Oral Communications

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to

questions

• Written Communication
• Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information

• Quality Management

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

• Diversity

• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassmentfree environment

• Ethics

• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values

• Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; respects diversity

• Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently

• Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

• Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality

• Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly

• Adaptability

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the

situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

• Attendance/Punctuality
• Is consistently at work on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and

appointments on time

• Dependability
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments;

commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate

plan