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Island Breeze Orthodontics

Orthodontic Front Desk

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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.

$37,757 / year median in Tennessee

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Island Breeze Orthodontics is looking for an Orthodontic Front Desk team member with a positive attitude, effective communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow.
  • This position offers 28
  • 32 hours, M/T/TH/F schedule
  • 2+ year of Front Desk experience in the dental field (Orthodontics or Pediatric Dentistry) strongly preferred
  • Some familiarity with Insurance preferred
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Cloud9, Dolphin, Dentrix or OrthoTrac is preferred. Front Desk personnel (the responsibilities are, but not limited to):
  • An ability to multi-task is essential as well as keeping a positive attitude (good vibes).
  • Greeting all visitors to Island Breeze Orthodontics with a smile
  • Answering patient phone calls and scheduling appointments in a prompt manner
  • E-mail communications with referring offices
  • Communicating with insurance companies to gather and verify patient benefits
  • Knowledge of EOB's, submitting for payments, following up with insurance portals
  • Effective and respectful communication between all Team members of Island Breeze Orthodontics
  • Comfortable speaking with patient/parents/caregivers about insurance plans and coverage
  • Check-in and seat each patient in a timely manner
  • Willingness to help with records photographs, radiographs or scans when needed
  • Restocking units, notifying when to reorder items, ordering items
  • Clean up at the end of the day
  • You must be a person that is SELF-MOTIVATED, RELIABLE and has a
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
  • Please send your resume if you are interested in being part of the Island Breeze Orthodontics team.
Please do not call the office. We will contact selected applicants for follow-up in office interviews. Orthodontic benefits after probationary period Uniform allowance after probationary period PTO granted after probationary period 5 paid holidays after probationary period
Remotely No Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$18.00
  • $21.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person