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Sunnah Smiles
Insurance/Front Desk at Dental Office
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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
Insurance/Front Desk at Dental Office Sunnah Smiles Wimauma, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time | PRN | Contract $15 - $17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual Office supply management In-person patient registration Patient scheduling systems Health insurance co-pays Medical claims processing Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Medicare Dental receptionist Intake Greeting customers Dental insurance Patient demographics HIPAA Filing Greeting dental patients Care documentation Scanning Assisting medical staff Mid-level Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics Medical scheduling Medicaid health insurance Dental terminology Payment Processing Systems Records management Clinical data entry Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding Dentrix Eaglesoft Full Job Description Job Summary Join our dynamic dental practice as an Insurance/Front Desk Specialist, where your energy and organizational skills will drive exceptional patient experiences. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for patients, managing appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and billing processes with enthusiasm and professionalism. Your expertise in medical and dental administrative support will ensure smooth clinic operations, accurate documentation, and compliance with healthcare regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a caring team dedicated to delivering outstanding dental care while utilizing your comprehensive knowledge of health information management systems. Duties Greet patients warmly, answer multi-line phone systems, and manage appointment scheduling using dental practice management software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft. Verify insurance coverage and benefits, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, ensuring accurate insurance information entry into EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Epic, Meditech, or eClinicalWorks. Conduct insurance verification and pre-authorizations to facilitate smooth patient check-in and treatment planning. Collect payments, process co-pays, and handle medical billing and collections efficiently using systems like Athenahealth or other EHR platforms. Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness in accordance with HIPAA policies and medical coding standards such as