Dental Patient Registrar
MEDNORTH HEALTH CENTERWilmington, North Carolina, United States
Posted February 19, 2026
17 - 23
Full Time
About the Company
MedNorth Health Center, formerly New Hanover Community Health Center, delivers comprehensive primary and preventive care to medically underserved residents of New Hanover County. The clinic offers a full continuum of services—from prenatal and pediatric care to adult and geriatric health—ensuring that patients of all life stages receive timely, high‑quality treatment. Funded by federal grant dollars, MedNorth operates on a sliding fee scale that adjusts charges based on family size and income, allowing care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay while still accepting most insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare. This blend of grant‑supported, equity‑focused care and flexible payment options distinguishes MedNorth as a community‑centric healthcare partner committed to improving access for all.
Job Description
The Dental Patient Registrar prepares patients administratively for a dental visit, ensuring accuracy and completion of patient accounts based on MNHC departmental protocol and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- Greet patients, check in scheduled patients
- Ensure all Health history is updated, insurance or discount information is accurate
- Check in patients into the practice management system
- Address emergency patients
- Set up new accounts by entering patient data
- Analyze insurance coverage and benefits for service
- Scan all appropriate documents into MediaDent for next day patients
- Print schedules in preparation for the next days appointments
- Contact patients to confirm appointments
- Notify the collection department in advance if there is an issue regarding payments
