Dental Clinic Receptionist

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. Do you want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to wellness and excellence of care? El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Dental Clinic Receptionist dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

Compensation : $15.00 to $20.19 an hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Ideal candidate should possess the following qualities :

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and fluent skill of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

The Dental Receptionist is responsible for projecting a positive first impression of the organization, by communicating effectively with coworkers and the general public, and greeting patients and other visitors, determining their needs, and directing them accordingly to the appropriate party with complete confidentiality.

The Dental Clinic Receptionist position requires attention to detail, ability to relate data elements, and ability to evaluate discrepancies in data and documents using defined sources of information. Employee communicates verbally with co-workers, patients and clients, and members of the public. Such communication must be correct, clear, and understandable. Written communications require review, signature, and / or clearance by the supervisor.

Minimum requirements

Education : High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience (preferred) : Minimum of (1) year experience in a related field.

Preferred Requirements

Bilingual-Spanish / English.

Experience :

Experience in bookkeeping and accounting. Experience with dental terminology and dental insurance claims and Medicaid.

Benefits