What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Assistant position at Smile Starters?
This position:
Will assist in communicating with non English speaking patients and their guardians while performing front desk reception and clerical duties. Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
Smile Starters is a general dental practice that chooses to see ages 1 through 20. We are committed to educating our young patients on best practices for optimal dental health between visits. We find that working with the youngest members of our community leads to the best long-term results - rewarding for our dedicated team of Hygienists and Dentists who love to see the results of their work. Hundreds of our former patients now bring their children to see us!
Job Duties:
- Greeting the patients in a friendly manner
- Checking in patients, which includes updating any necessary paperwork
- Answering the phone
- Setting up New Patient appointments
- Calling to confirm appointments
- Calling patients who missed appointments
- Checking out patients, which includes collecting the patient portion of the visit and giving future appointments.
- Billing the claims
- Interpreting for the clinical staff and for the patient
- Other duties as assigned to assist team
Ideal Candidate:
- An associate's degree or higher
- Aptitude and desire to learn
- 1 year experience in a medical or dental office
- Familiarity with NCTracks
- Computer skills
Requirements:
- Dental/Medical office experience
- Fluent/Bilingual in Spanish and English
Salary : $27,500 - $34,900