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Deerwood Dental Group
Dental Front Desk Associate
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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.
$38,088 / year median in Florida
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Dental Front Desk Associate Deerwood Dental Group Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time $19.00 - $21.11 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Chairside assisting Customer communication Patient scheduling systems Teamwork Medical insurance coverage verification Dental receptionist Dental insurance Dental terminology Attention to detail Eaglesoft Organizational skills Dental office experience Medical claims submission Filing patient billing claims Full Job Description Deerwood Dental Group is seeking an experienced, professional, and friendly Dental Front Desk Associate to join our small, privately owned, non-corporate dental practice on the Southside of Jacksonville. We are a female-owned family dental practice with a long-standing, close-knit team. We are looking for a dependable team member who communicates well with patients, understands dental insurance, and is comfortable managing the day-to-day responsibilities of a busy dental front office. Responsibilities Answer phones and assist patients professionally Schedule and confirm appointments and help maintain a full schedule Verify dental insurance benefits and eligibility Check patients in and out Present treatment plans, fees, and payment options Submit insurance claims and required attachments Follow up on outstanding insurance claims Collect patient payments Balance daily transactions and prepare deposits Qualifications Dental front desk experience required; 2+ years preferred Dental insurance experience required Patterson Eaglesoft experience required Familiarity with dental terminology, procedures, and insurance codes Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Professional, dependable, and team-oriented Previous dental assisting experience is a plus, but not required