Dental Admin Support
This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.
The East Central Health District is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the state of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population.
The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Dental Admin Support for our Richmond County Health Department.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30-minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
ADMIN SUPPORT STARTING AT $29,120.00
ADMIN SUPPOT WITH DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE FOR DENTAL ASSISTANCE
STARTING SALARY AT $32,125.00
Requirements
* Registration and scheduling patients, Verification of insurance
* Answer phone calls.
* Collect copays and other fees associated with patient visit.
* Balancing account at end of the day
* Creating reports and run reports.
* Keep track time and leave for staff.
* Performs other duties as needed depending on patient flow.
* Assist Dentist / Hygienists as needed.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED AND Two years of general office or administrative experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Previous experience in a business office setting, preferably Dental / Medical facility.
*Computer experience
*DocuSign
*Insurance verification
*Dental assistant experience
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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