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Rifkin Dental
Dental Front Office Admin
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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.
$43,124 / year median in New York
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Rifkin Dental in Carmel, New York, seeks an energetic, well-spoken, detail-oriented, multi-functional individual to join our dynamic front office team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Must be a team player! We believe in a positive team culture and providing exceptional customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person. Generous salary/benefits and an enjoyable work environment. You can learn more about our practice by visiting our website at www.rifkindental.
com Sample schedule:
Mon 8 am- 5 pm, Tues 8 am
- 6 pm, Wed 8 am
- 5 pm, Thursday 8 am
- 5 pm, and Sat 8 am
- 1 pm
Experience and Skills Needed:
Must maintain a genuinely positive/upbeat attitude throughout the day Passion for what you do and the drive to improve Superior attention to detail with the willingness to learn and accept guidance/feedback, as needed Computer skills (Dentrix, Microsoft office, e-mail, etc.) and the ability to learn new technology quickly Demonstrate respect and consideration for all members of the team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and also can provide straightforward, empathetic customer service through e-mail and text. High School Diploma or equivalent A minimum of one year of experience in a dental office Excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks Knowledge of insurance plans (PPO) is a plus What your responsibilities will be: Scheduling and confirming patient appointments using dental software Contacting patients via phone, text message, and e-mail Answering insurance questions, explaining benefit information, and financial obligations to all patients Present treatment plans to patients Collecting payment for services from patients Sending insurance claims Requesting and tracking pre-authorizations from insurance companies Providing general office support with a variety of administrative activities and related tasks Other duties as needed to enhance our patient's experience Must be available to work Saturdays 8 am-1 pmJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00- $30.