Front Desk

Company Overview

ProSmile is the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast and Midwest. Our premier DSO is led by world class dentists who understand what highly skilled dentists and dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering the best-in-class clinical care to their patients. We offer up-to-date equipment and technology, experienced and friendly staff, and dentists who truly care about their patients, as well as competitive pay and, where applicable, a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), training, and career growth opportunities.

Position Summary

***Schedule is Monday through Friday, up to 34 hours weekly***
ProSmile is in search of an energetic, motivated, and organized Dental Receptionist with a positive attitude who is looking for growth and development in their field, and the opportunity to ascend in a growing organization that puts the care of its patients and the satisfaction of its employees first. If building your career as a Dental Receptionist interests you, and you want to work in an enjoyable and fun environment that promotes learning and teamwork, look no further.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Internalize the role of patient concierge, build trust by demonstrating the attitude of care and service
• Make welcome calls to all new patients, answer initial questions, set and manage expectations for the first visit
• Proactively receive patients on their first visit, assist with new patient paperwork and welcome packets, and ensure smooth patient flow throughout the visit
• Present and explain all treatment plans involving out of pocket costs to patients
• Continuously assist patients in offering (payment plans including) Care Credit payment options. Ensure effective communication when explaining financial options. Take ownership for all treatment, payment, and appointment related needs and inquiries from patients in person and over the phone
• Check patients in and out, schedule and confirm patient appointments, and handle patient paperwork including patient charts, referrals, appointment cards, and welcome packets, etc.
• Maintain control of all patient payments and insurance statements; reinforce the office financial policy and ensure payments are current
• Prepare financial treatment plans and present to patient. Coordinate financial arrangements with the patients offering payment options
• Absorb and identify outstanding balances and current copays
• Perform miscellaneous job-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer competent and ability to work a multi-line phone system

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

• Professional and compassionate demeanor
• Enthusiastic and outgoing personality
• Willingness to go above and beyond to ensure patient satisfaction

Benefits Summary

• Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
• Dental Insurance: MetLife plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
• Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts: Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Identity Theft & Fraud Protection, Legal Support Services, Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.), Wellness Programs, Financial Wellness and Planning Tools.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.