Dental Center - Receptionist
Edara Consultancy
Sector: Administration
Manama
Full-time
Onsite
Junior
Key Responsibilities
Patient Journey Management: Lead the registration, admission, and discharge processes; ensure all patients are seen by doctors without delay and clearly communicate all facility formalities.
Dynamic Scheduling: Maintain a computerized appointment system; optimize provider time by managing switches, cancellations, and reserved time-slots for urgent "walk-in" cases.
Financial & Billing Oversight: Execute precise billing for medicines and procedures for both cash and insurance patients; handle daily cash collections and handover to accounts.
Insurance Coordination: Prepare and organize insurance claim forms, attaching necessary radiographs and doctor narratives, and manage timely submissions to insurance firms.
Clinical Support & Safety: Notify providers of patient arrivals, monitor service delays, and assist in treatment rooms when necessary, especially for vulnerable patients or emergencies.
Records & Data Security: Maintain, file, and retrieve patient records; ensure all medical and department records are kept safe and secure in accordance with policies.
Facility Administration: Oversee the opening and closing protocols; manage office gadgets (tablets/phones); and handle general tasks like scanning, emailing, and monthly payment reporting.
Communication Excellence: Act as the professional voice of the center over the phone and in person; handle patient complaints under management supervision.
Requirements
Experience: Proven experience in medical reception or a high-volume healthcare administrative role.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in medical billing software, computerized appointment systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel for monthly reports).
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of medical insurance claim processes, including the collation of supporting clinical materials.
Soft Skills: Exceptional ability to comfort patients in distress, anticipate anxieties, and maintain a professional demeanor under pressure.
Organizational Mastery: Ability to manage complex filing systems and multi-task between billing, phone calls, and clinical coordination.
Language: Professional fluency in English; Arabic is highly preferred for patient interaction.
Reliability: Strict adherence to center protocols regarding cash handling, opening/closing times, and data confidentiality.
Benefits
Operational Leadership: Take full ownership of the front-of-house operations in a professional medical setting.
Skill Diversification: Gain expertise in diverse areas including insurance claim management, medical billing, and clinical assistance.
Professional Impact: Play a direct role in patient satisfaction and the efficient utilization of healthcare resources.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a team of healthcare professionals and management to improve center policies.
Stable Career Path: A full-time role with structured responsibilities and the opportunity to grow into a Center Management or Senior Admin position.