Dental Receptionist
$43,680–$43,680 year
On-siteDinuba, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide prompt clerical support and maintain front office order while collecting and recording patient data accurately. Ensure complete information on all patient encounters and charge details, promoting smooth patient flow and adherence to confidentiality rules. Communicate openly with the supervisor and staff, participate in in-services and meetings, and work flexible or extended hours as necessary. Lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds while utilizing intermediate computer skills and strong problem-solving abilities. Serve as the first point of contact for patients visiting our state-of-the-art health centers, helping to elevate patient care and ensure access for all community members.
Required Qualifications
- High School graduate or GED
- Possess a valid Driver's license
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels)
- Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff
- Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents
- Must have high manual dexterity
- Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn
Desired Qualifications
- Completed training program in Medical Office Assisting from Accredited College
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
- Customer-service oriented
- Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
- Positive professional insight
- Flexibility and dependability
- Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
- Effective leadership/supervisory skills
- Modern office practices and procedures including email
- Intermediate computer skills
- Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
- Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
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