Front Office Assistant

Company: Topeka Dentistry
Job type: Full-time

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 (Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm)
3 weeks PTO (*CA/MN* 3 Weeks Collective Paid Time Off) & 8 Paid Holidays 
Paid Parental Leave 
Medical/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  
Assist with patient check-in, registration, and maintain patient health and dental 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 

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