Dental Receptionist

Lakeview Hospital • Saint Paul, MN

22h

About The Position

The Dental Receptionist is, generally, the first point of contact for a patient seeking care in a dental clinic and shares responsibility with other staff for providing a satisfying experience for patients and other customers. The Dental Receptionist fields a wide range of questions about the operations of a clinic, facilitates the process of appointing the patient for care and collects payments for non-covered services at the point of service. To a large degree, the efficient use of resources in a dental clinic is determined by the effectiveness of scheduling patients. The Dental Receptionist is the position where the day-to-day execution of the clinic’s scheduling process takes place.
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Meets one of the following:
• Graduate of a formal training program in medical reception, an equivalent program, or a customer service program
• Two years experience as a medical or dental receptionist, or medical/dental insurance processing
• Two years experience in a customer service position
• One year experience using data look-up and data entry functions on PC based computer system
• One year customer service experience either via telephone or in-person within the last five years
• Demonstrated ability to organize work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to function with multiple priorities and interruptions
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, and has at least limited mobility.
• Oral and written communications with customers requires adequate speech, vision, and hearing.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Use of a telephone and computer terminal.
• Also requires adequate hand writing and manual dexterity skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a dental clinic.

Responsibilities

• Patient Communication:
• Appointment Scheduling:
• Patient Records and Charges for Services:
• Working with Colleagues:
• General Accountabilities:

Benefits

• As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

What This Job Offers

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