full-time 2 hours ago
Dental Front Office Receptionist
Kelly Nelson DMD PLLC
Seattle, WA 98116
23 - 28/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Open Dental Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
We are looking to hire a personable dental receptionist to join our dream team. The ideal candidate will be friendly, kind, and detail-oriented. Our new teammate must ensure that dental patients’ appointments are appropriately scheduled, depending on the needs of the patients, and should provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include entering patient information into Open Dental, answering patient questions, and arranging referrals to specialists.
Hours seeing patients are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday. We are open to mentoring the right candidate who may have less experience with dental billing and/or software, but is strong with customer service and has the right attitude. We are looking to add a member to our team who will be with us longterm. Pay is based on experience. Benefits for fulltime employees may include medical, PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave, dental care, 401K.
Dental Receptionist Responsibilities:
Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice.
Scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments as needed.
Assisting patients to fill out information forms.
Preparing patients’ charts and daily schedules for the team.
Updating patient records and documenting communications.
Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing telephonic reminders.
Accurately look up insurance information and provide accurate treatment estimates.
Communicate with insurance companies to ensure patient payments are made.
Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments as needed.
Performing general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing, and faxing.
Dental Receptionist Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Experience working in a dental office is a bonus.
Sound knowledge of dental terminology.
Proficient in dental practice management software (Open Dental).
Working knowledge of general administrative practices.
Good telephone etiquette.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Team-oriented.
We can't wait to meet you.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Free parking
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Referral program
Experience:
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Hours seeing patients are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday. We are open to mentoring the right candidate who may have less experience with dental billing and/or software, but is strong with customer service and has the right attitude. We are looking to add a member to our team who will be with us longterm. Pay is based on experience. Benefits for fulltime employees may include medical, PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave, dental care, 401K.
Dental Receptionist Responsibilities:
Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice.
Scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments as needed.
Assisting patients to fill out information forms.
Preparing patients’ charts and daily schedules for the team.
Updating patient records and documenting communications.
Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing telephonic reminders.
Accurately look up insurance information and provide accurate treatment estimates.
Communicate with insurance companies to ensure patient payments are made.
Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments as needed.
Performing general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing, and faxing.
Dental Receptionist Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Experience working in a dental office is a bonus.
Sound knowledge of dental terminology.
Proficient in dental practice management software (Open Dental).
Working knowledge of general administrative practices.
Good telephone etiquette.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Team-oriented.
We can't wait to meet you.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Free parking
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Referral program
Experience:
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Administrative experience
• Clerical experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Dental office experience
• Organizational skills
• Clerical experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Dental office experience
• Organizational skills
About Kelly Nelson DMD PLLC
Kelly Nelson DMD is a family and cosmetic dentistry practice in West Seattle, dedicated to providing quality care for patients of all ages. Dr. Kelly and her team offer a full range of services using modern techniques and advanced technology in a compassionate environment.