Dental Receptionist

Dental Office•Syosset, NY

About The Position

Syosset Dental is seeking a part-time Dental Receptionist to join its team and help provide exceptional dental care. The role suits someone with strong communication skills who works well with a team and can multitask effectively. The receptionist will support front-office operations for major PPO and fee-for-service patients, including claims, preauthorizations, adjustments, scheduling, billing, and insurance follow-up. The position is approximately 25 hours per week. The listed schedule is Monday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Tuesday 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Wednesday 12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday off, and two to three Saturdays per month from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. There may be an opportunity to add every other Friday in the future, from 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Compensation is $27–$30 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of prior dental front-office experience.
Proficiency with Dentrix dental software.
Experience with insurance coordination.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and multitask effectively.

Nice To Haves

Orthodontic knowledge, including coding.
Social media experience.

Responsibilities

Answer phone calls and schedule appointments or manage schedule changes to support a smooth workflow.
Check patients in and out.
Schedule appointments and recalls.
Handle billing and payments.
File insurance claims electronically and follow up as needed.
Verify insurance coverage and assist with insurance coordination.
Process claims, preauthorizations, and adjustments for major PPO and fee-for-service patients.