Dental Front Office Assistant

Job Description: Our dental front office associates are the heart of our practice – they are the first and last impressions to be made on our patients. Our front office team plays an essential role in helping the operations of the office run smoothly and delivering best in class patient care. By joining our team, you will have: Work Life Balance  3 Weeks PTO & 8 Paid HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveMedical/Vision/Dental Benefits 401k Match Professional Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities Key Responsibilities Build and maintain productive schedules for our doctors and hygienists Verify insurance coverage and fee schedules while completing full insurance breakdowns for patients Complete pre-authorizations and referrals as appropriate for patients; gather all necessary information for claim processing Coordinate financial agreements and consent forms for the patient's financial responsibility of dental treatment  Assist patients with understanding their treatment plan and increase dental case acceptance  Maintain patient records with strong attention to detail and adherence to HIPAA Privacy Practices Ensure efficient office operations, including distribution/response to mail, scheduling, answering and returning of phone calls, responding to patient billing inquiries, and direction of workflow as necessary