Dental Front Desk Coordinator - Scheduling & Patient Care

Kohrs Orthodontics; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement funding

Health insurance reimbursement

Bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kohrs Orthodontics is seeking a Front Office Assistant to join our in-person team. You will be the first and last contact for patients, ensuring a friendly, professional atmosphere and smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include patient check-in, scheduling coordination, front desk communications, and basic administrative tasks. We value excellent customer service, organization, and attention to detail; bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office; accurate data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and check in patients, parents, and guardians upon arrival.
• Coordinate all scheduling and confirming patient appointments.
• Communicate appointment expectations, prep instructions, and office policies clearly to patients and families.
• Assist in managing orthodontic scheduling templates to maximize provider efficiency and chair utilization.
• Answer and route incoming calls in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding appointments, treatment progress, and office policies.
• Ensure all required patient paperwork, consent forms, and health history documentation are completed accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.
• Support patient recall efforts and appointment reminders to reduce scheduling gaps and no-shows.
• Accurately enter patient demographics, treatment notes, and account updates into the practice management system.
• Scan, file, and organize patient documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support clinical and administrative teams in maintaining smooth patient flow throughout the day.
• Assist with maintaining office supplies and front office inventory as needed.
• Collect accurate and detailed dental insurance information.
• Partner with financial coordinators to support claims processing and insurance payment posting accuracy.
• Collect installment payments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Bilingual (plus)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kohrs Orthodontics is seeking a Front Office Assistant to join our in-person team. You will be the first and last contact for patients, ensuring a friendly, professional atmosphere and smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include patient check-in, scheduling coordination, front desk communications, and basic administrative tasks. We value excellent customer service, organization, and attention to detail; bilingualism is a plus.