Overview
Office Assistant – Dental Centralized Scheduling Jobs in Gillespie, IL at Macoupin County Public Health Department
Company Overview
The Macoupin County Public Health Department is dedicated to promoting wellness, preventing disease, and protecting the health of residents within the community. With a history of growth and commitment to service, we strive to provide accessible and comprehensive health programs across multiple locations.
Office Assistant is responsible for scheduling patients, greeting patients/visitors, ensuring information is obtained and entering all relevant data into EHR. Office Assistant will provide optimum attention to the needs and concerns of our patients/visitors at all times.
Reports to the Dental Director/Clinical Director.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
· High School diploma or GED
· Office experience required. Medical and/or dental office experience preferred.
· Computer knowledge and work experience required
· Good organization skills and good communication skills required
· Ability to sit for lengthy periods is required.
· May be exposed to bodily fluids during emergencies, but not as a normal part of the job.
· Computer skills are required
· Friendly, polite and outgoing with patients/visitors
· Good skills at being attentive to the needs of patients/visitors and co-workers.
· Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records is required
· Dependable and Consistent
· Ability to be mobile without any limitations or restrictions
· Must be up-to-date on all immunizations and vaccinations
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain)
· Must have a valid government-issued photo ID
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
· Obtains necessary information and completed forms to complete an accurate registration process for all patients being seen in the clinic.
· Verifies all information obtained is complete and accurate.
· Enters information into the Practice Management system, to ensure that patients are registered appropriately, and billing can be completed in a correct and timely manner.
· Communicates timely and accurately with all Provider and support staff to help direct patients to their rooms or operatories to be seen.
· Answers phones appropriately, timely and provides necessary information and/or obtains necessary information. Returns calls in an appropriate manner.
· Schedules appointments as needed for patients.
Pay: $16.00 – $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Office Assistant – Dental Centralized Scheduling
Company: Macoupin County Public Health Department
Location: Gillespie, IL
