***This position is open through Friday, May 19,2023***
The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Dental Receptionist.
JOB SUMMARY:
Greet patients and visitors, check in patients, answer telephones, schedule appointments, verify insurance eligibility, and obtain prior authorizations for clinic dental patients. Provide clerical support related to the daily operations of the dental department.
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 FUNCTIONS:
- Check in all dental patients and update address, phone number, and alternate resource status, identifying eligibility status and obtaining treatment authorization signature.
- Ensure Alternate Resource eligibility has been completed and patient is eligible. If not, perform verification.
- Assist all newly registered patients with admission paperwork, answering all questions as needed.
- Answer all telephone calls to the dental reception area promptly and courteously.
- Schedule appointments by telephone or in person, following established appointment time/diagnosis guidelines.
- Confirm New Patient appointments daily by calling patient 24 hours before scheduled time.
- Obtain prior authorizations from patient’s alternate resource.
- Coordinate the overall flow of the dental reception process.
- Receive all clinic visitors, offering information and/or answering questions as 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.
To minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Redding Rancheria will require all healthcare employees to report their vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any healthcare employees with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from taking the vaccine may be entitled to an exemption.
Additional Information:
We offer a competitive salary as well as having a work schedule running Monday through Friday. 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.