Experienced Dental Front Office

• Periodontics Confidential Tacoma, WA Job Details Part-time $28
• $32 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications In-person patient registration Health insurance co-pays Patient question and concern management Dental assisting Insurance verification Dental receptionist In-person customer service Dental insurance HIPAA Employee relationship building Medical scheduling Schedule management Dental terminology Attention to detail Financial record maintenance Organizational skills Schedule creation Cost estimate preparation Cost estimates Open Dental Stakeholder relationship building Patient collections management Full Job Description Job Summary Our established periodontal practice in Tacoma is looking for a highly experienced dental front office professional ready to bring their skills to our team.

This is not an entry-level opportunity

• The ideal candiadate is someone who is familiar with the rhythm and needs of a busy dental office. Previous dental front-office experience is required. Applicants without it will not be considered. If you're the person your team and patients count on
• someone who takes ownership, stays sharp under pressure, and takes initiative
• we want to meet you. Responsibilities Deliver a warm, professional experience for patients
• in person and on the phone Schedule surgeries, new patient exams, follow-ups, and other appointments with precision and accuracy Manage the schedule strategically, balancing urgency, appointment length, provider availability, and office productivity Assist with preparing and presenting treatment plans Generate accurate patient financial estimates
• catching discrepancies before they become problems Clearly explain treatment costs, estimated insurance benefits, and patient financial responsibility Collect patient portions, deposits, copayments, and outstanding balances Handle patient check-in and check-out efficiently and accurately Follow up proactively on unscheduled treatment Maintain precise, detailed patient records, appointment notes, and financial documentation Communicate clearly with doctors, clinical staff, patients, and referring dental offices Assist with insurance verifications Uphold patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance Anticipate front-office needs and take initiative Required Experience and Qualifications Previous front-office experience in a dental practice•required Experience scheduling dental surgeries and exams Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, office workflows, CDT procedure codes, and dental insurance benefits Proven experience preparing financial estimates, explaining patient portions, and collecting payments Exceptional attention to detail•accuracy in scheduling, documentation, and financials is non-negotiable Strong time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities A true self-starter who takes initiative, solves problems independently Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to calmly and professionally support concerned or frustrated patients Dependable and comfortable owning responsibilities from start to finish Ability to build effective working relationships with patients, providers, and team members If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay:

$28.00

• $32.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Dental receptionist: 3 years (Required) Insurance verification: 1 year (Required)

Treatment Presenting:

3 years (Required)

Open Dental:

1 year (Preferred) Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) Schedule management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person