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Lakeside Oral Surgery

Dental Front 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.

$39,437 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Lakeside Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center is hiring. As the position is for the front desk/reception we are looking for the right person to be the face of our team.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience:
Dental office experience is
MANDATORY!
High school diploma Familiarity with dental software is preferred
Interpersonal:
Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, fellow staff members and the community Accurate data entry Able to multi-task
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for administering the day-to-day activities of the dental front desk and office, including but not limited to: maintenance of the records of patients, scheduling of patients, account receivable, maintaining appearance and order of dental office. May also be required to assist with general front office duties.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Reception Management:
Manage day-to-day operation of dental office Open and close dental office according to office protocol Review the office for a neat, professional appearance and make necessary changes Check the daily schedule for accuracy Answer and respond to telephone calls with professionalism Collect and respond to message left on the answering machine. Make sure appropriate message is on machine, example: lunch, staff meeting, holiday, etc. Review supplies for reception and provide order to office manager according to office protocol Ensure that HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Notice is on display Monitor the condition of the patient bathrooms. Check at least twice daily and correct any cleanliness issues.
Patient Management:
Maintain a professional reception area; organize patient education material, etc. Greet and welcome patients and visitors to the practice Check in patients according to office protocol, verifying and updating patient information Oversee patient relations & handle patient complaints, according to office protocol Help explain office policy to patients Confirm the next day's appointments according to protocol and patient preferences Make follow-up appointments as needed Be familiar with the office financial policy and be capable of attending a treatment conference and making a financial arrangement with a patient according to office financial policy.
Records Management:
Gather and accurately record insurance information from patients Record chart entries from phone or in-person conversations when appropriate See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations Assure that every patient's HIPAA forms and consent forms are signed and up to date. Accurately file patient information Arrange patient charts and radiographs for the next day's appointments Track cases and referral to and from other doctors
Insurance:
Help to update insurance information on all patients at all times Organize supporting materials for claim forms, such as radiograph or written narratives, as directed by doctor
Correspondence:
Sort, organize and distribute mail Prepare and send out new patient and referral thank-you letters as directed by office manager Prepare and send out other necessary correspondence as directed by office manager
Job Type:
Part-time with possibility of full-time in the future
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Paid time off
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Office:
1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person