Dental Office Assistant - Business Assistant

Heartland Dental • Merrill, WI

285d

About The Position

Quirt-Merrill is looking for a Front Office Assistant to join our team. Dental front office experience is preferred, but not required. MUST be willing to travel to Wausau and Schofield offices for short term training. Working Schedule: M-R 7:40-5:00pm and occasional Fri 7:40-3. Quirt Family Dentistry, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join a team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community. Enjoy a four or five day work week with no late night or weekend requirements. Our office is located down the road from the Walmart on East Main Street.

Requirements

• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience in a dental or medical setting
• 1+ years of experience with insurance billing and accounts receivable
• Dentrix or other dental software experience

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients as they enter the office to create a great first impression of our team
• Manage front office duties, including answering phones, checking office mail and email, communicating with patients and insurance companies
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and records
• Schedule and confirm appointments for multiple providers in the office
• File patient insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims, verification of benefits and explanation of coverage
• Post insurance and patient payments and process accounts receivables
• Review treatment plan fees and payment options with patients
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems to optimize office potential

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential
• Access to on-demand Daily Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed