Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator | Bridgeport, WV | Up to $20/Hour
Location: Bridgeport, WV
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity
Industry: Dental / Healthcare
Express Employment Professionals is seeking a professional and patient-focused Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator in Bridgeport, WV for a well-established local dental office. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering competitive pay of up to $20.00 per hour, based on experience.
This position is ideal for someone with experience as a Dental Receptionist, Dental Office Assistant, Front Desk Coordinator, Patient Coordinator, or Medical Office Assistant who enjoys helping patients and keeping a busy dental office running smoothly.
The Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator will assist with patient scheduling, check-in and check-out, insurance verification, payment processing, phone calls, and general dental office administration.
Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator Responsibilities
- Answer and professionally manage incoming patient phone calls.
- Transfer calls and route patient inquiries appropriately.
- Schedule and confirm dental appointments.
- Maintain accurate patient schedules and appointment information.
- Greet patients and provide friendly, professional customer service.
- Complete patient check-in and check-out procedures.
- Collect and process patient payments.
- Verify dental insurance information and coverage.
- Assist with insurance documentation and claims-related information.
- Maintain accurate patient and office records.
- Perform general data entry and computer-based administrative duties.
- Provide additional dental front office and administrative support as needed.
- Help create a welcoming and positive experience for every patient.
Dental Office Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Dental Receptionist, Dental Assistant, Dental Front Office Coordinator, Medical Receptionist, or Medical Office Assistant preferred.
- Minimum of 6 months of dental office experience preferred.
- Previous experience with dental or medical insurance is highly valued.
- Experience with insurance verification or claims is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service and patient relations skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask in a busy dental office environment.
- Proficiency with computers and general office software.
- Professional, friendly, and patient-focused demeanor.
- Ability to handle confidential patient and financial information appropriately.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma required.
- Additional dental, medical, administrative, or healthcare training is a plus.
- Experience with medical or dental insurance claims preferred.
- Previous experience in a dental, medical, healthcare, or financial-medical environment is highly valued.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Why Apply?
- Pay up to $20.00 per hour, based on experience.
- Full-time, long-term employment opportunity.
- Work with a well-established dental office in Bridgeport, WV.
- Professional healthcare office environment.
- Opportunity to utilize your dental office, insurance, patient scheduling, and customer service experience.
- Gain valuable experience in dental office administration and patient coordination.
Benefits of Working with Express Employment
- Weekly pay on Friday
- No fees to job seekers
- Health insurance available
- Holiday and vacation pay
- Attendance and referral bonus programs
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