Pediatric Dental Front Office Job in Houston, Texas

(Job ID: 548441)

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Front Desk Assistant and Treatment Planning We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and organized Front Desk Assistant to join our team and be part of our fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in scheduling and/or confirming appointments, walk out patient and present treatment plans based on insurance benefits. Does this sound like you? Do you meet our qualifications below? We want to hear from you! Daily responsibilities include: • Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate staff member. • Schedule and confirm appointments, while understanding insurance eligibility standards. • Obtain dental insurance information and update patient accounts. • Present treatment plans and collect patient portion payments. • Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits (prepare breakdown) prior to appointments. • Communicate accurately with staff regarding insurance frequency and eligibility for services. • Assist parents with inquiries regarding their dental insurance coverage as needed. • Update patient records as needed. • Maintain up-to-date medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations. • Establish and maintain relations with referring offices. • Assist with other front office duties such as checking and responding to emails, writing letters, etc. • Respond to parents’ appointment requests via RevenueWell or email. • Other front office duties as assigned Position Requirements: • Full time availability • Bilingual (English / Spanish) • 1- 3 years experience with dental software, preferably EagleSoft • Working knowledge of dental insurance preferred: PPO, Medicaid and CHIP programs • Familiarity with RevenueWell (patient communication software) is preferred, but not required • Familiarity with dental or medical coding, procedures and terminology. • Be able to present treatment plans • Must have strong organizational skills, attention to accuracy and detail. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, or similar word processing software. • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively • Great interpersonal skills to work with patients, parents, staff members and insurance representatives • Tech savvy • Open to learning