Responsibilities:
- Greet and check-in patients as they arrive at the dental office
- Schedule and confirm dental appointments for patients
- Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries or concerns
- Maintain patient records and update electronic medical records
- Verify insurance coverage and process insurance claims
- Collect payments and provide patients with billing information
- Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and scanning documents
- Coordinate referrals to specialists and follow up on patient treatment plans
Skills:
- Knowledge of phone systems and ability to handle multiple phone lines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with general office procedures and administrative tasks
- Completion of a Dental Assistant Program would be considered an asset but is not required
Salary to be negotiated.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Dental receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Burin Bay Arm, NL (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Burin Bay Arm, NL: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person