Front Office Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our mission at Comfort Dental of Clinton is to create patients for life through patient service, modern technology, office efficiency and patient education. As we build strong and lasting relationships, we work together with our patients to optimize their experience and ensure the best results in oral health. The team at Comfort Dental of Clinton is dedicated to patient care. Together they have over 100 years experience in the dental field and each bring a unique addition to a well rounded office.

 

To learn more about our office, check out our website here: https://www.smileclinton.com/

Job Description

Our dental front office associates are the heart of our practice – they are the first and last impressions to be made on our patients. Our front office team plays an essential role in helping the operations of the office run smoothly and delivering best in class patient care. By joining our team, you will have: 

  • Work Life Balance

  • 3 weeks PTO & 8 Paid Holidays 

  • Paid Parental Leave 

  • Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits 

  • 401k Match 

  • Professional Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Build and maintain productive schedules for our doctors and hygienists 

  • Verify insurance coverage and fee schedules while completing full insurance breakdowns for patients 

  • Complete pre-authorizations and referrals as appropriate for patients; gather all necessary information for claim processing 

  • Coordinate financial agreements and consent forms for the patient's financial responsibility of dental treatment  

  • Assist patients with understanding their treatment plan and increase dental case acceptance  

  • Assist with patient check-in, registration, and maintain patient health and dental records with strong attention to detail and adherence to HIPAA Privacy Practices   

  • Ensure efficient office operations, including distribution/response to mail, scheduling, answering and returning of phone calls, responding to patient billing inquiries, and direction of workflow as necessary 

Qualifications

  • Customer service experience 

  • Dental office experienced (preferred) 

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Working Environment & Physical Requirements  

Working conditions include those typically seen in an office environment. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.