DENTAL OFFICE – FRONT DESK BUSINESS ASSISTANT ((NW – 620/2222))

DENTAL OFFICE – FRONT DESK BUSINESS ASSISTANT

We are searching for a FRONT DESK BUSINESS ASSISTANT to join our dental team!

This position is geared toward someone who is energetic, sociable, possesses excellent communication skills, organized, able to multi-task,and takes pride in their work to help foster a great dental experience for our patients.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking a team member who meets the following:
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Patient friendly and able to work well with others
-Well organized, able to multi-task, and have well-developed computer and telephone skills
-Excellent multitasking skills
-Detail-oriented
-The ability to focus and work productively, as insurance and other patient-related items needs to be processed in a timely manner

YOUR DUTIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
-Answering Phones/Greeting Patients
-Scheduling Appointments
-Treatment Planning
-Processing Payments
-Collections
-Contacting insurance carriers via phone to verify patient dental insurance coverage, as well as using online insurance verification software
-Entering data in an accurate manner into the practice management system
-Ensuring existing insurance information is accurate
-Serving as a valuable resource to patients, providing them with pertinent information regarding their benefit coverage
-Explaining coverage amounts to patients provided by their insurance policy, so they can understand why some procedures may be covered, while others are not
-Faxing/mailing dental records requests for insurance claims
-Posting payments from insurance explanation of benefits
-Assisting with the submission of insurance claim appeals
-Perform other administrative duties, as needed
-Perform other tasks/projects/duties as assigned by Dentist and Office Manager

ABOUT US:
We are a growing General Dentist private practice that is located at the intersection of RR 620 and RM 2222 in Northwest Austin. Our dental practice offers a caring approach to dentistry. We have the latest technology and equipment in a professional environment and we strive for a relaxed and comfortable setting for our patients and staff. Our practice is digital/paper-less.

We are team-focused and expect all staff members to work together to create a positive work environment. Our dental practice promotes a healthy working environment where everyone is expected to respect and support one another. We offer competitive compensation and benefits (Medical/Dental/Paid Vacation/Paid Holidays/401k/Uniform Reimbursement) for the right person. Pay is commensurate with experience.

We have excellent patients who appreciate genuine relationships and quality dental care and we treat each one like family (not numbers) and know each one by name. Our office is patient-centered and we try to create the best possible experience for our patients by focusing on what’s best for our patients. We strive to turn our patients into raving fans of our office.

Work hours: 8:00a-5:00p Monday-Thursday, and Friday 8:00a-4:00pm.

Office Uniform: Black scrubs

Finding the right person for this position will benefit both of us!
Please don’t blindly send us your resume without reading the following.

HOW TO APPLY:
Do the Qualifications listed below describe you? If you feel you will make a fabulous addition to our team, email a current letter of interest indicating why you would be an asset to our growing practice, your resume, pay request, and completed Lakeside Dental Employment Application (available @ http://www.lakesidedentalaustin.com/employment.php) to: smile @ lakesidedentalaustin.com [remove spaces before and after @]

In the subject line of your email, indicate: Front Desk Business Assistant, Your Name, Your Favorite Movie

NOTE: Attention to detail is important to us.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. All inquiries kept confidential.