Dental Office Assistant - Business Assistant

Dental Office Assistant - Business AssistantForwardDental – Oconomowoc is looking for a full-time Business Assistant to join our 13-person team.Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hourSchedule: Monday–Friday with one Saturday per monthExperience: Prior dental experience is not required. We're willing to train the right person.More about the roleGreet and welcome patients as they enter the office to create a great first impression of our teamManage front office duties, including answering phones, checking office mail and email, communicating with patients and insurance companiesUtilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and recordsSchedule and confirm appointments for multiple providers in the officeFile patient insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims, verification of benefits and explanation of coveragePost insurance and patient payments and process accounts receivablesReview treatment plan fees and payment options with patientsPartner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems to optimize office potentialWhat You'll GainCompetitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potentialOpportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potentialAccess to on-demand Daily PayAbout ForwardDental – OconomowocJoin a 13-person team that values collaboration, communication, and working together.Be part of a connected, fast-paced, goal-oriented and hardworking office.We're looking for someone who is organized, proactive, positive and comfortable multitasking.The ideal team member follows through on commitments and can keep things moving in a busy dental office.No prior dental experience required. Training will be provided.Minimum QualificationsExperience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environmentExcellent communication and organizational skillsThe 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.Preferred Experience1+ years of experience in a dental or medical setting1+ years of experience with insurance billing and accounts receivableDentrix or other dental software experiencePhysical 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 positionProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at timesAvailability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the yearAs 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 state of FL & TN.Who is Heartland Dental?Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.At Heartland Dental, we're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.