Dental Receptionist

Dental Front Desk & Receptionist 

Hammond, LA 

Affordable Smiles of Hammond 

Summary:

Affordable Smiles is looking for positive personalities to help greet patients at our front desk and assist with other administrative.

Affordable Smiles offers competitive pay and great benefits including: 

• Group health insurance


• Paid time off and holidays
  


• Free life insurance
  


• 401k Plan


• Monthly bonus potential

Why Join the Affordable Smiles Team?

• Potential for Growth– As the company continually expands, opportunities for leadership and growth are abundant.


• Full Benefit Options- Employees have access to a full range of benefits for you and your family. 
  


• Latest Technology and Systems- Offices are equipped with modern dental software and tools to ensure our staff can perform to their fullest.


• Mentorship and Training- Our team of experienced leaders are focused on promoting individual growth and interests through mentorship and training opportunities. 


• Focus on Patient Care– The heart of all we do lies in providing the best care to our patients and making a positive impact on the daily lives of others. 

Essential Functions:  

• Answer, screen and forward calls providing information, taking messages and scheduling appointments.
  


• Scan documents such as referrals, new patient paperwork, and record releases into patient’s chart


• Collect mail, messages and courier deliveries.
  


• Submit all patient insurance claims and follow up as needed. 
  


•  Identify and work on rejected claims.
  


• Handle requests for additional information from insurance companies.
  


• Work on the Medical Aging Report.
  


• Make courtesy calls for treatment follow-up.


• Monitor schedule and patients who are waiting in reception area; notify appropriate staff of patient arrival and when there has been a delay in patient seating for appointment. 


• Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies.


• Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.


• Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma.
  

• One year office experience preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Sitting 80%


• Standing/walking 20%


• Medical, office, and lab setting.


• Hearing – Must be able to hear telephonic equipment and comfortably communicate with Patients and others by telephone and in person.


• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for business software, and operating office machines.