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Pioneer Peak Dental Center
Dental Front Desk/ Scheduling Coordinator
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$48,584 / year median in Alaska
+16% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking a professional, personable front desk coordinator. This position requires you to have a high level of communication and organizational skills, while maintaining the high level of care that our patients have grown accustomed to. You will need to be energetic, reliable, and respectful, and should possess the ability to multitask, calculate percentages, collect payments, answer multiple phone lines, present treatment plans and schedule patients. Insurance knowledge is a plus but will train. Our office hours are M-Th 8-5/ 5:30. We have one part-time position available for 2-3 days a week. Hours are flexible. Dental office experience is a must. Experience with Dentrix is preferred. Previous clinical experience/familiarity of dental terminology is desired. We are a close-knit dental family with ties to the community. We run a high-tech, paperless office and strive to offer the very best service for our wonderful patients. Compensation is based on experience, ability, and performance.