Dental Clinic – Receptionist/Office Assistant

Receptionist/Office Assistant needed for busy, fast-paced Dental Clinic. Individual will be responsible for front desk activities and is the first point of contact for patients. Ideal candidate will be a friendly, highly organized team player with exceptional communication skills. Job Duties Greets visitors and patients to the department in a positive, professional manner Answers and routes incoming calls or takes accurate phone messages for follow-up Schedules patients for dental appointments with the dentist or dental hygienist Verifies methods of payments and collects payments as needed Provides office support for staff including billing operations Maintains front office in a clean and organized manner Education/Qualifications Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required Excellent customer service Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to balance responsibilities, a multi-tasker Familiar with office and/or a patient scheduling and electronic medical records software Dental office experience xe2x80x93 Preferred Dental assistant training/education xe2x80x93 Preferred Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Hours are Monday xe2x80x93 Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a 36.25-hour work week. Benefits Include 13 Holidays Vacation and sick time available after the first 90 days Medical, dental, and vision benefits available Pension through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person