Dental Receptionist

Responsibilities:
- Greet and welcome patients as they arrive at the dental office
- Answer phone calls and schedule appointments for patients
- Provide administrative support to the dental team
- Maintain patient records and update information as necessary
- Scheduling and ensuring appointments are properly coordinated
- Handle billing and insurance claims processing
- Manage dental office inventory and order supplies as needed

-Sort and organize incoming and outgoing mail

-Keep track of office supplies and place orders when more supplies are needed

-Ensure reception area is maintained and professional in appearance

Skills:
- Proficiency in using phone systems and handling multiple lines
- Experience in providing administrative support
- Familiarity with dental software systems such as Dentrix, Outlook, Excel
- Knowledge of scheduling procedures and ability to manage appointment calendars effectively
- Understanding of dental records management and confidentiality protocols
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and dental team members
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Note: Prior experience as a Dental Receptionist or in a similar role within a medical or dental office is preferred.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.37 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Dental office
• Private practice

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Cranford, NJ 07016: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person