Dental Receptionist -Experienced & Spanish Speaking -Franklin Park, IL

Mynt Dental Franklin Park • Full-time • Franklin Park, Illinois, United States • $21 - $26 / hour • 3d ago

At Mynt Dental , we provide dental services using state-of-the-art technology and are dedicated to delivering exceptional, lifetime care to our patients. Our goal is to build a team that thrives in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Business Assistant to join our front desk team, where you will play an essential role in providing outstanding service to our patients.

Role Overview: As a Business Assistant (Receptionist), you will be the first face our patients see, making your role crucial in setting the tone for their dental experience. You’ll ensure that our patients feel welcomed and comfortable while assisting with essential administrative duties. Our office is patient-centered, and we prioritize learning, teamwork, and excellent care.

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of 6 months of experience in a dental office or similar position.
Language: Fluency in Spanish is required
Availability: Must be available to work Saturdays. And stay until 6:45 pm on weekdays when scheduled, and until 3:30 pm on Saturdays if working.
Preferred: Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend and some knowledge of clinical dental procedures is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Pay: Starting pay $21
Health Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) plan, and employee dental program.
Paid Time Off: Sick pay or PTO available.
Opportunities for Growth: Be part of a fast-growing and highly respected dental practice.

Why Join Us?

Growth-Focused Environment: Be part of a team that values learning and professional development.
Supportive Culture: We foster an environment of teamwork, where your role is essential to the patient’s journey.
Competitive Benefits: Including health insurance, 401(k) with match, employee dental programs, paid time off, and performance-based bonuses.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Interaction: Greet and welcome patients warmly as they arrive for their appointments, ensuring they feel comfortable from the start.
Administrative Duties:
Schedule patient appointments, create and present treatment plans, and ensure accurate and timely check-in/check-out processes.
Process patient payments, create insurance claims, and send pre-authorizations.
Maintain detailed patient records in compliance with HIPAA guidelines, using Dentrix Ascend software.
Patient Education: Provide information to patients about their treatments, insurance, and payment options.
Insurance and Billing: Assist with insurance breakdowns, process claims, and ensure correct account ledger management.
Phone and Communication: Answer phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and ensure clear communication between patients and the clinical team.

Collaborate with Clinical Team: Work closely with dental providers to ensure smooth office workflow, including cross-training in some clinical areas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience working as a dental assistant within the past 12 months?
Shifts generally start 8:15 am until closing which end around 6:45pm during the week and 3:30pm on Saturdays - This is only for the days you have a shift assigned to you - You won't be working everyday. Are you OK with these times?
We require candidates to be available to work some Saturdays but you do NOT work every Saturday. Are you available to work Saturdays?
Do you have a car for a reliable commute to the office?
How long (in minutes) is your approximate driving time to our office in Franklin Park, IL (zip code 60131)?

Experience: