Part Time Dental Receptionist
Pelham Parkway Dental Assoc
- The Bronx, NY
- $18.00-20.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
scheduled, rescheduled or canceled, depending on the needs of the patients. Days are Mondays (9:00am - 2:00pm), Tuesdays (8:30am-6:00pm), Thursdays (8:30am-6:00pm), Saturdays (8:30am-2:00pm). During July and August the office is closed on Saturdays.QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GEDAt least 1 year of experienceKnowledge of Dentrix is a MUSTPrior work experience with insurance plans and claims processingKnowledge of dental terminology, procedures and diagnosisProven experience working in a dental officePossess excellent interpersonal communication skillsGood telephone etiquetteExcellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasksFlexibility to support change, with varying schedules as necessaryPossess excellent interpersonal communication skillsMust be a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solverExemplifies the highest ethical standardsCan work independently with little supervisionRESPONSIBILITIES:Greeting and welcoming patients to the practiceEntering patient information onto our data system, answering patients’ questions, and arranging referrals to other dental specialistsAssisting patients in filling out information formsPreparing patients’ charts and daily schedules for the dental staffUpdating patient records and documenting recent treatments and proceduresScheduling follow-up appointments and providing telephonic remindersVerifying methods of payment and collecting payments as neededVerifying patients' dental insurancePerforming general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing and faxing