Dental Receptionist

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and organized Dental Receptionist to join our team at Liberty Dental for a 6-month maternity leave. There is a strong potential for the position to become permanent. As a Dental Receptionist, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and administrative support for a large dental dental practice in Bowmanville, On. This is a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the dental practice.

**Responsibilities**:

- Greet and welcome patients as they arrive at the dental office
- Schedule and confirm dental appointments using Dentrix
- Answer phone calls and address patient inquiries or concerns
- Manage patient records and update information in the dental office database
- Verify insurance coverage and process insurance claims
- Collect payments and provide accurate billing information to patients
- Coordinate with dental staff to ensure efficient patient flow
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front desk area

**Experience**:

- 1-2 years pf previous experience as a Dental Receptionist
- Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems, such as Dentrix
- Familiarity with dental terminology and procedures
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Knowledge of phone systems and handling patient inquiries

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Dental receptionist: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-02