Job Overview
We are seeking a professional and organized Dental Administrator/Receptionist to join our dental practice. The ideal candidate will serve as the first point of contact for patients, managing front desk operations with efficiency and a friendly demeanor. This role requires strong administrative skills, familiarity with dental and medical terminology, and experience with dental office software to ensure smooth daily operations. The Dental Administrator/Receptionist plays a vital role in providing excellent patient service, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the clinical team.
Duties
- Greet patients warmly and assist them with check-in and check-out procedures
- Manage multi-line phone systems to schedule appointments, answer inquiries, and relay messages
- Verify patient insurance information and process payments accurately
- Maintain electronic records using Dentrix
- Prepare and update patient files ensuring all information is current and complete
- Assist with appointment scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations
- Handle correspondence via email, text and phone to coordinate patient care
- Support administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and inventory management
- Ensure the front desk area remains organized, clean, and welcoming
- Collaborate with clinical staff to facilitate smooth patient flow throughout the day
Skills
- Proven experience as a dental receptionist or in a dental or medical office environment, or other relevant administrative xperience
- Proficiency with dental practice management software such as Dentr
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology relevant to dentistry and healthcare
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to operate multi-line phone systems efficiently
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Professional appearance and friendly demeanor to enhance patient experience
This position offers an engaging work environment where your administrative expertise will directly contribute to providing exceptional patient care. We value professionalism, efficiency, and a positive attitude in our team members.
Pay: $22.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
