Dental Public Health Office Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Public Health Office Assistant role is onsite in McMinnville, TN, with compensation of $15 per hour. The position supports daily operations in a public-health dental clinic. The role helps patients access clinic services by coordinating appointments, registration, records, referrals, and insurance-related documentation. It supports an orderly front office and clinic workflow through accurate data entry, patient communication, and administrative assistance.

What you'll do

• Schedule appointments
• inform patients of visit requirements
• collect and update demographic information
• register patients and assist with check-in and check-out
• make reminder and follow-up calls
• review eligibility documentation
• enter and maintain records in clinic systems
• scan and index electronic dental records
• assist with insurance authorization documentation
• coordinate referrals
• compile forms
• process and balance the cash drawer.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental public health office assistant

dental clinic

patient scheduling

patient registration

front office

records management

insurance authorization

mcminnville tn

monday–friday

7:30 am–4:00 pm cst

$15/hr

regional travel may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of customer service and/or clerical experience are required. A Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant license is preferred; chairside assistance may occur during emergencies or staffing shortages.

About the employer

Vision Square Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.