***This position is open through Friday, March 6, 2026.***
The listed wage reflects the entry-level rate for this position. Compensation may be adjusted based on experience, education, and qualifications.
The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Dental Admissions Specialist. The preferred schedule for this position is Tuesday through Friday.
JOB SUMMARY:
Update patient information and verify insurance eligibility. Assist patients with referrals and coordination with payment through PRC department. Track lab cases and lab pickups. Check in patients, answer telephones, schedule appointments, and obtain prior authorizations for clinic dental patients. Provide clerical support related to the daily operations of the dental department.
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years Dental Office experience strongly preferred.
- Basic typing and computer skills and ability to operate basic office equipment.
- Tuberculosis screening, Hepatitis A & B.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
- Indian preference.
- Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Verify Native American, Employee and Dependent, or Partnership Eligibility for new patients and prior to each appointment.
2. Verify insurance or alternate resources for new patients, monthly, and prior to all appointments.
3. Enter and manage patient information in NextGen PM system.
4. Check in and out of all dental patients and update address, phone number, and alternate resource status, identifying eligibility status and obtaining treatment authorization signature.
5. Manage automated appointment reminder system and lists/reports for no shows and short call appointments.
6. Ensure Alternate Resource eligibility has been completed and patient is eligible. If not, perform verification.
7. Assist all newly registered patients with admission paperwork, answering all questions as needed.
8. Answer all telephone calls to the dental reception area promptly and courteously.
9. Schedule appointments by telephone or in person, following established appointment time/diagnosis guidelines.
10. Confirm New Patient appointments daily by calling patient 24 hours before scheduled time.
11. Coordinate the overall flow of the dental reception process.
12. Receive all clinic visitors, offering information and/or answering questions as needed.
13. Have all front desk activities fully operational at the start and end of business hours.
14. Serves as the information and communication hub for the Dental Department. Completes requests by greeting customers, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries, screening and directing patients to appropriate staff. Contacts patients directly and collects confidential information as needed.
15. Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic records and documents, including distribution and communication of required data and information using telephones, postal mail, fax and email.
16. Document, scan and maintain Dental Record information.
17. Comply with HIPAA regulations.
18. Rotate among different Redding Rancheria clinic sites when needed.
A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at www.reddingrancheria-nsn.gov, please fax (530-242-4563) or email (employment@reddingrancheria-nsn.gov).
All certifications, credentials/licenses, education verification /degrees and/or transcripts, and Indian verification are required to process your application.
Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.
Additional Information:
In addition, Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River, Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture, history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people, the larger Indian community and the Redding region.
E-Verify Statement
Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E-Verify URL below for more information.
https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
For further information, please contact Human Resources Dept. at (530) 225-8979.