Dental Front Office Coordinator & Assistant Dual Role

Pediatric Dental office looking for front desk/insurance specialist and Dental Assistant dual role position. Spanish speaking preferred. Full-time position available for candidates with previous dual role experience in dental office front desk management, coding, terminology and experience in dental assisting or has dental x-ray license. Part-time position available for those willing to learn Dental coding, billing, collections in addition to other front desk receptionist duties or dental assisting duties. General Job Duties greet patients register new patients ,verify and update patient information assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation & upload into system inform patients of dental office procedures and policy move patients through appointments as scheduled answer and manage incoming calls respond and comply to requests for information schedule patient appointments confirm upcoming appointments and recalls according to office protocol check daily appointment schedule arrange patient charts for next day appointments fill in cancellations and no-shows organize referrals to other medical specialists collect and receipt payments from patients at time of treatment inform patients of financial treatment plan options arrange payment schedule with patients prepare and mail billing statements prepare and send claim forms for dental insurance arrange supporting documents for insurance claims Reconcile insurance claims on regular basis, follow-up and resolve outstanding claims update patient education materials maintain a professional reception area maintain and manage patient records in compliance with privacy and security regulations safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality Perform dental assistant duties as required. Education and Experience general education degree or high school diploma knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and diagnosis knowledge of computer and relevant software applications knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures working knowledge of dental insurance Experience working as a dental assistant Key Competencies and Skills communication skills information collection and management planning and organizing accuracy customer service skills team work initiative adaptability confidentiality Benefits After specific wait periods, candidate will qualify for Medical/dental/vision health plans, 401K with match, sick time, PTO, and bonuses. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person