Dental Receptionist Part-Time (Wakefield Dental Clinic) (6405)

Little Rock, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dental Receptionist Part-Time (Wakefield Dental Clinic)

Little Rock School District

Wakefield Dental Clinic - Health Services

JOB GOAL:

The dental receptionist supports the premise that every student is entitled to a Free and Appropriate Education by providing expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and the promotion of health education allowing the student to develop capacity for lifelong achievement and optimum health.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten (10) Month (203 Days) (12) hours per week . Pay ### Grade ###. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. Position dependent on grant funding. FLSA: Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Familiarity with dental terminologyEaglesoft and eschool preferred.
Customer Service Skills: Must be capable of interacting effectively with administrators teachers staff members students parents and the general public using respectful tactful and helpful customer service.
Must have demonstrated competency in standard office administration programs such as Microsoft programs including Word and other microcomputer applications.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Work cooperatively with others. Interpersonal skills; using tack patience and courtesy.
Maintain confidentiality and utilize discretion in all communications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

Schedule dental clinic appointments; ensure a full schedule.
Check Medicaid eligibility status for scheduled patients.
Communicate with patients and their families as needed.
Greet patients check them in/out and make them feel comfortable.
Answer screen and direct phone calls and messages.
Update patient files and manage digital records.
Verify insurance process claims collect payments and help with treatment plan coordination.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Functions Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand walk go up and down stairs use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound near and far vision depth perception handling and working with educational materials and/or objects and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period and to be physically present and at assigned work with only infrequent unexcused absences during the contract year. Additional technical skills knowledge and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Dental Receptionist Part-Time (Wakefield Dental Clinic)Little Rock School DistrictWakefield Dental Clinic - Health Services JOB GOAL: The dental receptionist supports the premise that every student is entitled to a Free and Appropriate Education by providing expertise and oversight for the provision...