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