Dental Receptionist

Join the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians: A Career Path With Outstanding Benefits!

Séekas’in! We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team at the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, we are a federally recognized Indian tribe dedicated to enhancing the lives of our Tribal community by upholding our cultural heritage, advocating self-sufficiency, and providing a range of beneficial services. We proudly open our doors to applicants of all backgrounds – you do not need to be a Native American to join our team.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Health Benefits | Enjoy a top-tier PPO Health Insurance plan completely free for full-time employees, with 90% coverage for dependents
• Additional Insurance Coverage | free dental, vision, and group term life insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan | 100% employer match of 401K, up to a 5% of employee’ salary
• Generous Leave Policy | Up to 12 sick days per calendar year, 12 paid holidays, up to one week of paid Christmas vacation depending on workload and department needs, and three weeks of paid vacation (four weeks after three years)
• Wellness Reimbursement | Up to $60 monthly for gym or health club memberships
• Student Loan Forgiveness | Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Cultural Enrichment | The Tribe hosts many unique cultural activities and events that celebrate and educate about our Nisenan, Miwok, and Hawaiian heritage

Join our team and contribute to a vibrant Tribal community while enjoying exceptional employee benefits and a rich cultural environment. Apply now for a rewarding experience! Sitapáy’omís!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Receptionist will work under the general and direct supervision of the Dental Manager, and collegially with the Supervising Dentist. In the absence of a Dental Manager the incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Schedules appointments for new and existing patients in the dental, dental hygiene and orthodontic programs.
2. Maintains the dental section of patient records.
3. Assists with the collection of revenue from patients for treatment provided.
4. Verification of dental insurances and ensures eligibility for that day’s visit/ treatment.
5. Maintains tracking logs used in patient care activities (laboratory case log, quick-call log, and phone messages, etc.)
6. Participates in monthly safety meetings such as BERT (Business Emergency Response Team)
7. Verifies that lab cases are on hand for patients scheduled for such treatment next day.
8. Maintains a log of laboratory cases that are sent out and received.
9. Assists patients in obtaining appointments with specialists to whom they were referred.
10. Updates patient’s information in the patient record as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Completion of GED or High School diploma is required
2. Formal training or on-the-job training in dental assisting, with a minimum of one-year experience in office reception or dental assisting is preferred.
3. Performs job duties in a friendly and strictly confidential manner.
4. Obtains telephone confirmation of appointments for the next day’s scheduled patients including reminders of fees due whenever needed.
5. Maintains a “quick-call” list of patients who can come in on short notice for use when last-minute vacancies arise in the schedule.
6. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and be insurable by the Tribe’s auto insurer.
7. Post job offer: CPR/BLS certification, TB test, and annual flu shot (during flu season) are required as a condition of employment, unless a medical/religious accommodation request is provided. Hepatitis B Vaccine will be offered at no cost to employees, but it is not required.

DRUG SCREEN

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians requires the successful completion of a drug screening of all potential Tribal employees prior to being hired.  The Tribe recognizes that the State of California has legalized the use of marijuana. The Tribe is located on federally owned trust land and complies with federal laws. Therefore, marijuana use is prohibited, and all drug tests will include a screening for THC.

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians recognizes a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy, and employees will be required to sign a Consent to Drug and/or Alcohol Testing.  Employees may be selected for alcohol / drug testing upon reasonable suspicion, and upon any/all accidents.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and fingerprinting prior to being hired.  Verification of previous employment and education will also be conducted after the interview if an offer of employment is being considered.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Confidentiality is an absolute requirement for this position and is cause for immediate termination if not followed to the highest standard.

NATIVE PREFERENCE

Preference in hiring is given to the most qualified applicant.  However, when candidates for an open position are determined to be equally qualified, Native American candidates will have preference for hiring purposes. This means that if the qualifications of the best candidates are comparable, the Native American candidate is given preference.  The following order of preference shall be adhered to when hiring: (1) Members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians members; (2) Spouses or domestic partners (certified through Tribal Court or the State of California) of members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; 3) Parents of children of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; 4) All other documented Native Americans; 5) All other applicants in accordance with Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473. Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility.