Oral Surgery Administrative Assistant

Salem Peabody Oral Surgery Inc

Oral Surgery Administrative Assistant

Amesbury, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are a fast pace oral surgical practice looking for an experienced clerical employee for its Amesbury and surrounding locations. An ideal candidate should have experience and knowledge of dental/oral surgery/medical insurance. We are looking for a team player that can adapt and flourish within a fast paced schedule and stressful and demanding situations. Experience working at the front desk and scheduling appointments is considered a plus. Initial employment will be in our Amesbury location but the position would require scheduling flexibility between other offices.

    Duties & Requirements

    · Answer phone calls related to scheduling appointments and general questions related to oral surgery.

    · Checking in patients at the front desk including collecting fees and coordinating appropriate patient documentation.

    · Communicating with referring dentists to assure patient charts are complete prior and post appointment.

    · Understand and check patient insurance coverage to estimate collections and payments.

    · Filing patient charts.

    · Relay messages from referring dentists to our surgeons.

    · Comply with office policies, procedures, safety, OSHA, HIPPA, and MA Dental Board guidelines.

    · Ability to effectively function in a fast paced and stressful environment.

    · Scheduling flexibility to account for occasional early/late appointment scheduling as well as some weekend openings.

    Qualifications

    · Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

    · Ability to multi-task and adapt to a stressful environment.

    · Solid computer skills and knowledge. Ability to type quickly also beneficial.

    · Knowledge of medical insurance coverage plans.

    · Dental and Medical knowledge a plus.

    Job Type: Full-time