Administrative Assistant

About us

Adirondack Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a successful private practice with three locations in the Capital Region of NYS. Our skilled surgeons practice a full scope of procedures such as wisdom tooth extractions, dental implants, and bone grafts. We provide quality care and place a strong emphasis on developing lasting, trusted relationships with our patients.

We seek someone with an engaging personality to connect with our patients, is team-oriented, energetic, and organized. If you enjoy working closely with others, are quick to follow through with tasks and want to be a part of a winning team – keep reading!

A successful Administrative Assistant is highly organized and attentive to practice needs. An outstanding assistant will have an excellent understanding of dental office and claims procedures and respectfully handle customer issues, inquiries, and complaints.

The Administrative Assistant is a key member of our support team and directly responsible for:

• Greeting all patients and visitors
• Checking patients in/out for their scheduled appointment
• Verifying patient demographic and insurance information
• Collecting copays and reconciling accounts

Useful skills for this position include:

• Previous work in a medical or dental practice
• Familiarity with healthcare terminology – dental is a plus!
• Knowledge of identifying insurance and verifying benefits
• Software proficiency, specifically with Microsoft products, EMR and IM applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

AOMS proudly offers a competitive wage and generous benefit package. All pay is commensurate with proven work experience. This is a full-time position that requires you to be on-site from 645am to 330pm, Monday through Friday. We have three locations: Albany, Clifton Park, and Glens Falls. All administrative staff can expect to periodically travel between the two offices closest to where they reside. Serious candidates only apply today! Please no drop ins or phone call inquiries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired hourly salary?
• Can you work the required scheduled shift of 645am to 330pm?
• Are you willing to PERIODICALLY travel between the two office locations closest to where you reside?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• medical or dental BILLING/CLAIMS: 1 year (Preferred)
• medical or dental OFFICE/RECEPTION: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person