Dental Front Desk Assistant to Office Manager Opportunity

Job Summary
BuffaloSmiles for Kids is looking to hire a part-time Front Desk Assistant to join us as we grow and to develop into a potential Office Manager role! The position will start as a Front Desk Assistant, receiving training and mentorship from our team to develop into an Office Manager. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and dedicated to the care and happiness of our patients. This person must enjoy working as a team and building relationships with our patients and our community.

This position is Part-Time on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Additional days may be added in the future as the practice grows.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check-in patients, ensuring a positive and friendly experience
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments
• Collect and update patient information, including medical history and insurance details
• Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Obtain signed consents, contracts and start documentation in accordance with all clinical and administrative audit requirements.
• Ensure all documentation is prepared correctly, reflecting any insurance contributions and all documentation is accurate and signed on the date of service.
• Participate in practice marketing by visiting other dental practices and other promotional activities

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a front desk receptionist in dentistry office OR 1 year of experience as a dental assistant
• Proactive personality with the ability to be flexible and responsive
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, doctors, family members, team members and leadership
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Must be a team player; able to effectively build strong relationships at all levels of the organization, especially with in-office staff
• Enjoy working in an environment with kids

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person