Dental Receptionist - Bilingual; English​/Spanish Part Time; per

Dental Receptionist - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Part Time, (16 hours per at St Jude Neighborhood Health Centers

Hesperia, California, United States - Full Time

Start Date:

Immediate

Expiry Date: 07 Apr, 26

Posted On: 07 Jan, 26

Experience:

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job:
Yes

Telecommute:
Yes

Sponsor Visa:
No

• Bilingual
• Customer Service
• Scheduling
• Cash Handling
• Clerical Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Computer Skills
• Insurance Knowledge
• Diversity Sensitivity
• Driving Skills

Make an impact. Join our growing outpatient clinics, focused on improving the wellbeing of families. We are seeking a mission driven and dedicated Dental Receptionist for our Mobile Dental Clinic based in Hesperia. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Demonstrates the ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish without an interpreter. Committed to providing high-quality care to underserved patients in High Desert. St.

Jude Neighborhood Health Centers utilizes EPIC for our Electronic Medical/Dental Records (EMR) system. 16-Hours Per Week (Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm) Must be willing to drive Mobile Dental Clinic as needed $22.00 - $23.60 Per Hour.

Who We Are. We are a collaborative community practice, with locations in Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange, and the High Desert. We believe that everyone should have access to high quality comprehensive medical care, regardless of their ability to pay. Our health centers use a team-based model of care that includes family medicine, obstetrics, women’s health, oral and vision care, preventative and educational health, mental health, patient advocacy, case management, and community health.

Most of our patients live below 200% of the Federal Poverty level and are best served in Spanish. Through our origins with St. Joseph Health, we have provided care to low-income families since the 1980s, maintaining a commitment to serving our most vulnerable neighbors with high-quality, nationally recognized care. Our work is rooted in our values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, and Compassion.

You'd be a great fit here if the following applies to you:
You are mission-centered – you are committed to improving the health of underserved individuals and their families;
You are patient-centered – you exhibit warmth, friendliness, calm, and take initiative to solve problems;
You treat others with dignity and respect;
You are collaborative, adaptive, and diligent;
You can use computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and are open to learning what you do not know;
You are reliable.

Essential Functions (What You Do) As the first line of dental service for the High Desert, the Dental Receptionist serves as a crucial role being the first point of contact for new and returning patients. Answer phones and answer general questions. Greet patients upon arrival and provide excellent customer service. Schedule patients, assist with forms, help solve issues related to appointments, insurance/fees, and other general patient questions within our dental clinics.

Enters and updates patient's electronic information. Gathers any information relating to patients' dental medical records. Connect patients to dental providers, resourcing patients to informed answers on their dental health.

The Dental Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for patients, answering phones, greeting patients, and providing excellent customer service. They also schedule appointments, assist with forms, and manage patient information.

Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or GED
License/

Certifications:

California Driver’s License (if driving mobile) and clean driving record

Experience:

Preferred previous experience with patients in a medical or dental setting
Ability to resolve patient questions and concerns.
Computers savvy and have previous working knowledge of an automated scheduling system.
3 months of cash handling and balancing experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Operates all general business equipment and assists office with all clerical needs. Knowledge of grammar, spelling and medical terminology. General knowledge of healthcare…