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Kilgore Dental Care
Dental Front Office/ Scheduling Coordinator
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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.
$37,507 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Our growing dental practice is looking for a friendly, organized, and reliable Front Office & Dental Scheduler to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our patients, managing the appointment book to ensure a smooth, efficient daily workflow for our hygienist and dentist. Greet patients warmly upon arrival and check-ins. Answer multi-line phones and schedule patient appointments. Optimize the daily schedule to meet production goals. Minimize schedule gaps by managing the cancellation list. Confirm upcoming appointments via phone, email, or text. Verify dental insurance benefits and update patient records. Collect co-pays and process patient payments at check-out