Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Dental Receptionist will answer phone calls, greet patients, schedule appointments, maintain office appearance, and perform various clerical. The Dental Receptionist will coordinate and organize appointments and administration to facilitate the efficient running of the dental office.

We are excited to be opening up a new clinic location in the Arden Arcade area of Sacramento!

BENEFITS:

Elica is proud to offer an exciting benefits package to qualifying full-time employees which can support your health, your family, and help you plan for the future.

• Healthcare: Medical (Kaiser or Western Health Advantage), Dental, Vision
• Company funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help pay for out-of-pocket costs related to medical coverage
• FSA Plans: 2 options for Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• 403B retirement savings account with up to 4% employer matching contribution and 100% immediate vesting.
• Company paid basic Life and AD&D Insurance. (supplemental life and AD&D options available)
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Plan with five (5) free counseling visits, financial services, legal services, and a plethora of online resources.
• Tuition Reimbursement program and CME/CEU program.

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WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Greet patients upon arrival to the dental clinic and check in for scheduled appointments; Answer and manage incoming calls
• Register new patients, helping to assist with completion of all necessary forms and documentation according to each patient’s individual needs
• Effectively fill daily appointment schedules, optimizing each dental provider’s day maximizing their personal ability, support staff, and physical resources
• Ensures any Medical clearance forms or specialty reports required are received prior to patient appointment
• Utilize available financial options to give patients choices for how they can pay
• Properly use patient account software and maintain accuracy in records related to patient financials, collect and post accurate payments into the patient account software and obtain necessary insurance approvals in a timely manner
• Communicate with patients about any dental concerns including treatment plans, cost of treatment, and appointment scheduling

The successful candidate has:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in dental setting preferred
• Experience with EPIC Wisdom or dental scheduler preferred
• Knowledge of government (Medi-Cal) and non-government payers for dental insurances and dental terminology
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace software
• Ability to communicate in a respectful and professional manner with all staff
• Maintain a positive environment that is focused on patient care
• Ability to work in a fast past environment and meet daily production targets
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, or Russian preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a dental clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Elica Health Centers is a healthcare facility that adheres to the mandates issued by the California Department of Public Health including the recent orders regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.

Compensation - Dependent Upon Experience

$19.00 - $24.70 an hour