Business Office Assistant

Business Office Assistant

Whyte Smiles, a Heartland Dental Supported Practice and a "Growing Patient-Focus Doctor Office" is looking for a Full-Time Experienced Business Office Assistant to join our team. Supporting our front office as a Business Office Assistant, you'll be surrounded by camaraderie and partnership - where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard-working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for helping our team provide the best patient care to the communities they serve.

Fun Facts About Whyte Smiles:

• *We Celebrate Successes of All Sizes
• *Birthdays & Work Anniversaries Matter
• *Team Outings Keep Us Connected
• *We Give Back to the Community

More about the role:

• 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

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 Year Dental Front Office Work Experience

Dental Knowledge, Software & Experience:

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook & Teams Experience

Team & Culture Fit:

• Collabroative team player who thrives in supportive, family-like environments
• Dedicated, dependable with a positive attitude and service-oriented mindset

Business & Professional Skills:

• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
• Adaptable to changing workflows and team dynamics
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills

Compliance & Confidentiality:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year

TB Test Requirement:

• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, 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. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

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