Dental Receptionist - Idaho Falls (Travel To Blackfoot Required)

Regular Full Time Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: Dental Office Manager

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays

This position will be primarily based at the Idaho Falls Dental Clinic, with regular travel required to satellite locations in Blackfoot

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Schedule patient appointments
• Check in patients in a positive and friendly manner
• Ensure that patients do not wait more than 10 to 15 minutes past scheduled time of appointment
• Collect insurance information, co-pays, payments toward balances, and payments toward deductibles
• Write payment receipts for patients
• Assist doctors, hygienists and assistants as needed (making phone calls, pulling charts, checking healthy connections statuses of patients)
• After business hours: log off computers, lock doors, and turn off radio and lights
• Work as part of a team and exhibit competent and effective communication skills
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices of children and families of CC Idaho's client base
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines and remain calm and professional under pressure
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards and other grant requirements
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Required Physical Demands

• Is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office setting; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles