Temp Dental Receptionist

Dentistry on Derry; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentistry on Derry in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Temp Dental Receptionist for a full-time, on-site role. You will greet patients, manage check-in/out, handle calls, schedule appointments, update records and process payments.

The position supports our dental team and maintains a welcoming front desk experience during the temporary assignment. Experience with Abeldent and practice management software is required, along with strong communication and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced dental

Qualifications

• Abeldent experience is mandatory.
• Excellent phone etiquette and professional communication with patients and team members.
• Strong receptionist skills including front-desk operations and general administrative duties.
• Proficiency in appointment scheduling and managing patient bookings in practice management software.
• Knowledge of dental care settings and common terminology and procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Handling payments, insurance information and confidential data per privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage check-in and check-out at the Mississauga location.
• Answer and direct phone calls, book and confirm appointments.
• Update patient records and process payments.
• Coordinate schedules for dental providers and verify patient information.
• Maintain a tidy reception area and respond to patient inquiries.
• Support administrative duties during the temporary assignment.

Skills

Front desk operations

Professional communication

multitasking

Privacy/compliance

Strong telephone etiquette

Dental/medical office reception

Customer service

Tools

Abeldent

Practice management software

Job description

Company Description

Dentistry on Derry is a medical dental practice located at 6986 Financial Drive in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The clinic serves a diverse local community with general and family dental services in a professional, patient-centered environment. Team members collaborate to provide efficient, friendly care and a smooth experience from check-in to check-out. The practice values strong communication, reliability, and a welcoming atmosphere for patients of all ages.

Role Description

The Temp Dental Receptionist is a full-time, on-site role based at our Mississauga, ON location. This role is responsible for greeting patients, managing check-in and check-out processes, and ensuring a positive front-desk experience. Day-to-day tasks include answering and directing phone calls, booking and confirming appointments, updating patient records, and handling payment processing. The Temp Dental Receptionist will coordinate schedules for dental providers, verify patient information, and communicate clearly with both patients and clinical staff. This position also involves maintaining a tidy reception area, responding to patient inquiries, and supporting administrative duties as needed during the temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• Abeldent Experience is mandatory.
• Strong receptionist skills, including front-desk operations and general administrative duties.
• Proficiency in appointment scheduling and managing patient bookings in practice management software.
• Knowledge of dental care settings and familiarity with common dental terminology and procedures.
• Excellent phone etiquette and clear, professional communication skills with patients and team members.
• Previous experience in a dental or medical office reception role is an asset.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable handling payments, insurance information, and confidential patient data in line with privacy regulations.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work on-site full time for the duration of the temporary assignment.