Job Details

Title: Dental Scheduler

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 9am – pm; In-person

Pay: $20.00 - $26.; Non-exempt

Location: Dental Clinic; 12750 SE Stark St. Bldg. E, Portland, OR 97233

If you are a motivated and dedicated Dental Scheduler looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 400 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

Provides administrative to the dental clinic staff and ensures the efficient, timely and accurate delivery of dental services to patients. Appropriately Schedules patient for dental services. Ensures the accurate recording of patient information and billing data. Provides efficient delivery of healthcare services in a professional manner.

Responsibilities:

• Provides reception for the dental clinic by courteously meeting and greeting individuals presenting themselves to the dental clinic.
• Schedules all dental appointments using Dentrix software.
• Answers phones in a courteous timely manner.
• Monitors clinic email and voicemails and returns messages promptly.
• Obtains client information by answering telephone calls, interviewing clients and verifying information.

Qualifications:

• ** Must have experience in a Dental clinic**
• Experience scheduling high volume of appointment on a daily basis.
• Experience with scheduling software.
• Dental terminology
• Previous dental insurance knowledge.
• Requires first aid and CPR certificate or ability to obtain 90 days after employment.
• Knowledge of Native American culture preferred.
• Requires knowledge of computers including Windows and MS Office, credit card processing, multi-line phone system.
• Prefer knowledge of Athena and/or Dentrix.
• Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.

What's in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC