Dental Front OfficeSt. Clair DentalGranbury, TX 76049 St. Clair Dental, Pllc is looking to fill two positions in our growing practice. We are looking for a Business Assistant/Patient Coordinator and a Hygiene Assistant for our hygiene Department to add to our team. Are you sincere and caring? Have a patient comes first outlook? Would you like working in a positive, enjoyable atmosphere, where you can feel proud of the work you do? If so, look no further. Our practice is committed to both excellence in dentistry and patient care. We establish a relationship with each patient built on respect and trust and work hard to make sure the level of care is deserving of our patients respect and confidence. If service, technology and working in a healthy environment with people who respect, appreciate and value your skills appeals to you, we would love to meet you.
Business Assistant/Patient Coordinator
In this role, you will serve as the chief point of contact for our patients. This means that having an upbeat attitude and professional demeanor are essential. With at least 2 years dental experience required.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Exercise excellent customer service while interacting with patients both over the phone and in person.
• Greeting and welcoming patients, complete patient registration, and enter all patient information into patient chart.
• Schedule patient appointments within operational standards.
• Confirm patient appointments starting two (2) business days prior to the patients’ appointments.
• Communicating with Insurance providers to verify patient’s insurance benefits.
• Arranging referrals to other dental specialists.
• Preparing, pulling, and filing of patient charts.
• Organize and maintain patient waiting areas as well as front desk area.
• Verifying services provided, walking patient appointment out, and collecting payments as needed.
• Present and review patient’s needed treatment and possible out of pocket expense as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
• High School Diploma or GED
• Dental office experience REQUIRED
• Insurance verification experience preferred
• Basic clerical and administrative skills
• Excellent customer service skills with professional and courteous phone etiquette
• Sound knowledge of dental terminology is REQUIRED
• Experience with Dentrix software preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
Hygiene Coordinator/Assistant
This position would be in our Hygiene Department and occasionally rotating over to assist the Doctor when needed. Assistant Duties would include, but are not limited to: assisting doctor, working closely with our Hygienist, educating and communicating with patients to create a welcoming and comfortable environment and a dental experience that exceeds their expectations. Desired personal attributes: passionate about dentistry and serving patients - works well with team - open to training and growth - strong work ethic (punctual/takes initiative) - emotionally healthy - happy to help anywhere in practice - contributes to the health and positive culture of practice Technical Skills: must be a licensed RDA in the state of TX - minimum 1 year dental experience and knowledge of Dentrix.
Requirements:
• Texas Dental Assistant License
• Radiology Certification
• Nitrous Certification
• Honesty, integrity, and accountability
• Must be personable and a team player
Responsibilities:
• Assist the Hygienist when needed
• Take radiographs of patients
• Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document appropriately in patient’s chart.
• Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
• Help clean the office and treatment rooms
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
• Assist with other office duties as requested or needed
Starting Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
We don’t come to work; we come to help and take care of our friends and families to the absolute best of our ability. If this is what you are looking for in your career, please come and join us. We can’t wait to meet you. Please send your resume and references to cindy.stclairdentaland#64;yahoo.com