Carpenter Dental - Front Desk Associate

West Dakota Dental Partners; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Dental seeks a Front Desk Associate who is friendly, organized, and dependable to create an inviting start to every patient visit. You will greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and ensure smooth daily operations with a welcoming, can-do attitude.

Ideal candidates enjoy helping people, communicating clearly, and juggling multiple tasks while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor in a fast-paced dental front desk role.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, organized, dependable, and genuinely welcoming to patients and team.
• Positive communication and ability to multitask in a front-desk environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients as they arrive and create a welcoming first impression.
• Answer phones and route calls or messages.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendar coordination.
• Coordinate patient information and maintain accurate records.
• Help keep daily operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Organized

Dependable

Welcoming attitude

Job description

At Carpenter Dental, we believe every great patient experience starts at the front desk. We're looking for someone who is friendly, organized, dependable, and genuinely enjoys making people feel welcome.

As a Front Desk Associate, you'll be the face of our practice—greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, coordinating patient information, and helping keep our days running smoothly. No two days are exactly alike, so we're looking for someone who can stay positive, communicate clearly, and juggle multiple tasks with confidence.

We don't just want someone to fill a position—we're looking for someone who wants to be part of a team that cares deeply about our patients, supports one another, and takes pride in providing an exceptional experience every day.

*NOTE

For the strongest consideration, we recommend submitting a complete resume, cover letter, and goal statement outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in joining our team.