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Bing S Qiao DDS
Dental Receptionist / Billing Assistant
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$49,655 / year median in California
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Our office is a private dental practice in Santa Maria. We are seeking a Front Desk and Billing Associate to join dental team. If you have excellent communication skills, a passion for working in the dental industry and detail oriented, we would love to hear from you.
Duties:
- Greet patients and handle patient questions with patience and professionalism
- Check-in and check-out patients efficiently and accurately
- Verify insurance pre-estimates and process payments
- Support our billing agent for claims, which requiring inputting procedure notes in the dental Management software (Opendental) and maintaining accurate records in Opendental, checking the billing and claim records.
- Assist the doctor and other staff when necessary.
Skills:
- Dental Billing and claim experience, able to checking billing records and answer questions of the billing agents.
- Knowledge of dentistry and dental office working experience.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Friendly and excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in using phone systems and computer software
- Bilingual (English and Spanish is preferred) Full training is available for the right candidate.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$20.00- $26.