Dental Receptionist

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union

• Bargaining Unit: SSA

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Hours Per Week: 35

• Salary Range: $43,669.67- $43,669.67

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations, the Dental Receptionist is responsible for greeting and registering patients, scheduling appointments and processing payment for clinical services.

Responsibilities

The Dental Receptionist will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Greet and register patients, schedule appointments and process payment for clinical services.

• Responsible for billing and collection activities, issuing receipts, responding to patient inquiries, posting payments and reconciling financial data on the computer.

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate
• A minimum of one year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinic computerized scheduling/chart/billing system.

• Personable and possess excellent communication skills.

• Exhibit strong follow through, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Contact patients and billing.

• Bilingual Skills (ENGLISH/SPANISH)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.