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Dental Center of Florence

Front Office Assistant

Dental Center of Florence, San Mateo, California, United States, 94403

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Front Office Assistant

There's nothing we love more than providing comprehensive, local dental care to our Peninsula neighbors and friends. San Matean smiles are like little, pearly badges of honor for us. Our San Mateo dental team works with patients of all ages to tailor a dental hygiene roadmap for life. Preventative, friendly care from your neighborhood Park Place pros. Modern dental care may not be our name, but it is our mantra. We embrace modern tech and approaches if they can provide our customers with a superior dental experience. Our dental front office associates are the heart of our practice

they are the first and last impressions to be made on our patients. Our front office team plays an essential role in helping the operations of the office run smoothly and delivering best in class patient care. By joining our team, you will have: Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Time Off: Up to 3 weeks PTO + 8 Paid Holidays (PTO rolls over!) Parental Leave: Up to 3 weeks paid 401(k) Match Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA & FSA + earn up to $2,000/year when selecting our quality care plans Employee Assistance Programs: Free 24/7 support for personal, financial & legal issues CE & Growth: SPEAR access + continuing education Wellness Perks: $28/month gyms, 12K+ on-demand workouts when selecting our quality care plans Pet Insurance: Flexible plans + 24/7 telehealth for your pet Key Responsibilities Build and maintain productive schedules for our doctors and hygienists Verify insurance coverage and fee schedules while completing full insurance breakdowns for patients Complete pre-authorizations and referrals as appropriate for patients; gather all necessary information for claim processing Coordinate financial agreements and consent forms for the patient's financial responsibility of dental treatment Assist patients with understanding their treatment plan and increase dental case acceptance Assist with patient check-in, registration, and maintain patient health and dental records with strong attention to detail and adherence to HIPAA Privacy Practices Ensure efficient office operations, including distribution/response to mail, scheduling, answering and returning of phone calls, responding to patient billing inquiries, and direction of workflow as necessary Qualifications

Dental office experience highly preferred Experience with Dentrix highly preferred Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Working Environment & Physical Requirements Working conditions include those typically seen in an office environment. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.