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Sturbridge Children's Dentistry
Dental Receptionist
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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.
$46,588 / year median in Massachusetts
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Duties for dental receptionist position 1. Scheduling , cancelling and rescheduling appointments. 2. Collecting payment for services rendered 3.Preparing patients bills and submitting insurance claims to insurance companies 4. Verifying patient insurance coverage and understanding billing codes 5. Managing office inventory and ordering necessary supplies 6. Keeping the front office and waiting area tidy and presentable 7. Customer services skills, strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and staff. 8. Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain records and keep the office running smoothly. 9. Skill in using Dentrix software