Dental Front Office Administrator

$41,600 - $72,800/Yr

Laguna Hills Dentistry - Laguna Hills, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Laguna Hills, CA

About the position

The Dental Front Office Administrator at Laguna Hills Dentistry is responsible for managing the front office operations of a general dental practice. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a dental front office setting, with a focus on patient interaction, appointment scheduling, and billing processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a thorough understanding of dental terminology, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage front office operations including scheduling appointments and answering phone calls.
• Present treatment plans to patients and explain dental procedures and billing.
• Handle collections and accounts receivable (A/R) tasks.
• Utilize dental software, preferably SOFT-DENT, for patient management and billing.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with patients and team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a dental front office role.
• Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and ADA codes for PPO billings.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage various responsibilities simultaneously.
• Computer savvy with experience in dental software, preferably SOFT-DENT.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with dental PPO plans and calculating patient portions.
• Experience in treatment plan presentations.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount