Dental Front Desk & Hygiene Scheduler

Dentive; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Mountain View Dental Alamogordo is seeking a friendly, organized Dental Receptionist / Hygiene Coordinator to join our growing team. You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a positive experience while coordinating hygiene schedules and performing administrative support.

The role emphasizes scheduling coordination, patient communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced dental office, with typical Monday–Friday hours and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-office dental roles preferred.
• Strong scheduling and communication skills required.
• Comfort with dental terminology and insurance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide a welcoming, professional experience.
• Answer calls and assist with scheduling needs.
• Coordinate and maintain hygiene schedules for efficiency.
• Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments.
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out processes.
• Verify and update patient information in the practice management system.
• Communicate upcoming appointments and continuing care visits.
• Manage appointment reminders, cancellations, and adjustments.
• Support office operations with administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with doctors, hygienists, and team members for a smooth patient experience.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Dental software familiarity

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Mountain View Dental Alamogordo is seeking a friendly, organized Dental Receptionist / Hygiene Coordinator to join our growing team. You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a positive experience while coordinating hygiene schedules and performing administrative support.

The role emphasizes scheduling coordination, patient communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced dental office, with typical Monday–Friday hours and full-time status.