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Dental Front Office Assistant

Heartland Dental · Baton Rouge, LA · 2 days ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

Supporting our front office as a Business Assistant, you’ll be surrounded by camaraderie and partnership - where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged!

Responsibilities

  • Greet and welcome patients as they enter the office to create a great first impression of our team
  • Manage front office duties, including answering phones, checking office mail and email, communicating with patients and insurance companies
  • Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and records
  • Schedule and confirm appointments for multiple providers in the office
  • File patient insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims, verification of benefits and explanation of coverage
  • Post insurance and patient payments and process accounts receivables
  • Review treatment plan fees and payment options with patients
  • Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems to optimize office potential

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience working in a dental front desk role, preferably in a large practice
  • 2+ years of experience with insurance billing and accounts receivable
  • Dentrix or other dental software experience

Qualifications

  • Detail-oriented and friendly
  • Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Skills

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
  • Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
  • Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential
  • Access to on-demand Daily Pay

What You’ll Gain

  • Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential
  • Access to on-demand Daily Pay

About Bluebonnet Dental Care

Bluebonnet Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join a fast-paced team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and positivity

What our team is looking for

  • 2+ years of experience working in a dental front desk role, preferably in a large practice
  • 2+ years of experience with insurance billing and accounts receivable
  • Dentrix or other dental software experience

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
  • Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year

Additional Information

  • This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment
  • The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided
  • Not applicable in state of FL & TN

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