Dental Front Desk Receptionist

Dental Front Desk Receptionist Slidell, LA 70458 $15

• $17 an hour
• Full-time $15
• $17 an hour
• Full-time Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and professional Dental Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our dental practice.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a welcoming demeanor, and a strong background in medical administrative support. This role involves managing patient interactions, coordinating appointments, verifying insurance, and maintaining accurate dental records. The successful applicant will play a vital role in ensuring smooth office operations while delivering exceptional patient service and support. Responsibilities Greet patients warmly upon arrival, ensuring a positive and professional first impression. Schedule appointments efficiently using dental practice management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix. Verify insurance coverage and benefits, including Medicare and other health plans, to facilitate accurate billing and claims processing. Collect patient information, update medical and dental records, and review documentation for accuracy and completeness. Manage multi-line phone systems with professionalism, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette and communication skills. Assist with insurance claims submission, follow-up, and medical billing processes including CPT coding, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding, and Meditech or Epic systems. Maintain organized filing systems for dental records, medical records, and administrative documents while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Support office management tasks such as inventory control of office supplies, filing, data entry (including 10 key typing), and documentation review. Coordinate with clinical staff to facilitate patient intake procedures and ensure seamless clinic operations. Utilize Microsoft Office applications for documentation purposes and maintain accurate health information management records. Qualifications Prior experience in a dental office or healthcare setting with strong familiarity with dental terminology and medical administrative procedures. Proficiency in dental practice management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix; experience with EMR systems like Epic or Meditech is highly desirable. Knowledge of insurance verification processes including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers; familiarity with CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), and medical billing practices. Excellent customer service skills coupled with professional phone etiquette and effective communication abilities. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual capabilities are preferred to enhance patient interactions across diverse populations. Experience handling medical records management, health information systems (HIS), or hospital experience is advantageous. Demonstrated competence in clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, documentation review, and office management procedures. Join our team to provide outstanding administrative support that enhances patient care experiences while maintaining efficient clinic operations!

Pay:

$15.00

• $17.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person