Dental Receptionist

Job Description
Starting at $16 to $20 per hour, depending on experience.

In partnership with the clinical team, the Care Advocate provides quality customer service through the coordination of patient flow and effective communication with patients, doctors, practice managers and clinic staff. The Care Advocate acts as the bridge for communication between patients, clinic staff and appointment center representatives by monitoring treatment completion, facilitating oral health improvement initiatives, and focusing on patient engagement.

• Oversees the daily schedule and seeks opportunity to maximize scheduling efficiencies.
• Ensures charts are organized, maintained, prepared and available for patient appointments.
• Works with practice Manager to ensure adequate inventory for all patient products.
• Responsible for opening and closing the clinic
• Takes incoming calls and makes outgoing calls when necessary.
• Initiates a partnership and builds rapport with patients by providing thorough and accurate information and addressing any patient questions or concerns related to their treatment plan
• Partner with clinical team to enhance understanding of dental procedures, treatment series, and interventions to enhance patient understanding.
• Ensures coordination of care by scheduling and reinforcing recalls, referrals to internal and external providers, and answering patient questions related to their care.

Click here to learn more about this opportunity: https://careersearch.willamettedental.com/jobs/11826?lang=en-us

We are:

An Oral Care provider, Dental insurance provider and employer of choice in the Northwest for 50 years. Dedicated to proactive care to facilitate the best possible outcomes with specialty offices in OR, WA and ID.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary coursework is desirable. Minimum 2 years customer service experience.

• Travel to other Willamette Dental office may be required on an ongoing basis
• Warm, friendly, engaging personality.
• Medical/Dental clinic or healthcare experience desirable, including strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance procedures.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Windows applications
• Knowledge of cash handling and payment procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to manage conflict; identify alternative means of communication as needed; and communicate effectively and professionally with patients and team members.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and follow guidelines accurately.
• Ability to change work schedules.
• Is flexible and willing to work at any location on a temporary basis when the need arises.

We provide:

• Excellent benefits including but not limited to, paid time off, holiday pay, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, license reimbursement and continuing education funds.
• A culture of inclusivity and respect in line with our core values of health, compassion, innovation, and integrity.
• A stable, dentist-owned private company with an eye on the future.
• Supportive community outreach dollars and encouragement to volunteer.
• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities to all Willamette Dental employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Dental office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Twin Falls, ID (Required)

Work Location: In person