Dublin Dental Clinic is looking to hire a personable Clinic receptionist to ensure that Clinic patients’ appointments are appropriately scheduled, rescheduled, or canceled, depending on the needs of the patients. The clinic receptionist’s responsibilities include entering patient information onto our data system, answering patients’ questions, and arranging referrals to other dental specialists. You should also be able to prepare billing statements.
To be successful as a dental receptionist, you should be able to organize and maintain patient waiting areas as well as front-desk areas. Ultimately, a top-performing dental receptionist will perform all duties in a manner that ensures the efficient running of the dental practice.
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 dental staff
* Updating patient records and documenting recent treatments and procedures
* Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing telephonic reminders
* Communicating with medical insurance providers to determine if patients are required to make co-payments
* Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments as needed
* Performing general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing, and faxing
Dental Receptionist Requirements:
* Certification in office administration, medical administration, or related fields is advantageous
* Proven experience working in a reception, dental office experience will be a strict advantage
* Sound knowledge of dental terminology would be a good asset
* Proficient in dental practice management software
* Working knowledge of general administrative practices
* Good telephone etiquette
* Exceptional organizational skills
* Excellent customer service skills
If you think this job description is suitable for you please forward your CV and we will get back to you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €13.00-€16.00 per hour
Experience:
* Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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