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Heartland Dental · 20 hours ago

Dental Office Assistant

Bradenton, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing administrative support to dental offices across the United States. The Business Assistant will manage front office duties, greet patients, schedule appointments, and handle insurance claims to ensure a smooth operation of the dental practice.

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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

Qualification

DentrixInsurance billingAccounts receivableCustomer serviceCommunication skills

Required

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

Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year

A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment

Preferred

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

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

Access to on-demand Daily Pay

Company

Heartland Dental

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As a leading DSO, Heartland Dental provides supported dentists, hygienists, and non-clinical team members with world-class non-clinical administrative support to help them achieve sustainable professional and personal growth.

Founded in 1997

Effingham, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees