Dental Assistant - Dental Receptionist

Dental Assistant - Dental Receptionist
Leesburg, VA
MUST:
Experienced Dental Assistant - Dental Receptionist
Must have 2 plus years of Dental/Medical Receptionist experience
Must have 1 plus year of Dental Assistant experience
Must have insurance verification experience
Must have an active BLS
Must have an active Virginia X-ray certification
DUTIES:
Dental Assistant - Dental Receptionist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following
Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone
Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays
Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients' questions maintaining the reception area
Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information
Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims
Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs
Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies
Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Provides assistance to the oral surgeon and other providers within the division for a variety of treatment procedures.
Assists in the outpatient clinic and operating room settings
Obtains patient's medical history and takes vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse
Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment
Provides patient education regarding treatments and post op care
Develops and processes dental radiographs (x-rays), under supervision of licensed provider
Obtains digital intra-oral impressions and when necessary alginates impressions under supervision of licensed provider
Prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment
Can be assigned duties specific to other dental specialties
Performs office management tasks and clerical duties as required (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering telephone calls, billing, and ordering supplies)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.