Dental Office Assistant

Centstone HC • Athens, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Dental Public Health Office Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support in a public health dental clinic. The role includes patient scheduling, registration, documentation, referral coordination, data entry, and supporting efficient clinic operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of full-time customer service and/or clerical/office experience.
• Current driver's license.
• Tennessee state residency required.
• Ability to schedule appointments and maintain accurate patient information.
• Experience with data entry and electronic records systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
• Ability to support insurance authorization and documentation processes.
• Successful completion of required Tennessee background verification.

Nice To Haves

• Dental front-office experience and knowledge of dental terminology.
• Active Tennessee RDA license.
• Ability to travel occasionally to surrounding counties.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support in a public health dental clinic.
• Manage patient scheduling, registration, and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and perform data entry.
• Support efficient clinic operations.
• Support insurance authorization and documentation processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED