Dental Front Desk & Insurance Coordinator

Sunseeker Property Service; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Benefits

Job summary

A dental practice is seeking an organized Dental Receptionist / Insurance Coordinator to manage front desk tasks and insurance operations. The role focuses on patient check-in, scheduling, eligibility verification, claims processing, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a dental reception/administrative role, familiarity with billing and insurance, and bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental receptionist/admin experience
• Familiar with billing and insurance processes

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients professionally and courteously
• Answer incoming calls and assist with patient inquiries
• Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments
• Verify dental insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage
• Submit insurance claims, pre-authorizations, and follow up on unpaid claims
• Present treatment plans and explain patient financial responsibilities
• Collect co-pays, balances, and process payments
• Maintain accurate patient records and insurance documentation
• Coordinate with the clinical team to ensure efficient patient flow
• Resolve insurance discrepancies and communicate updates to patients

Skills

Front desk experience

Dental insurance verification

Insurance claims processing

Treatment coordination

Job description

A dental practice is seeking an organized Dental Receptionist / Insurance Coordinator to manage front desk tasks and insurance operations. The role focuses on patient check-in, scheduling, eligibility verification, claims processing, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a dental reception/administrative role, familiarity with billing and insurance, and bilingual skills are a plus.