Dental Front Desk & Patient Care Specialist

The Smilist; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance benefits

Professional growth

Meaningful impact

Job summary

The Smilist in Middle Island, NY is seeking a Dental Patient Coordinator to join our dental practice. You will handle reception duties, verify insurance, collect payments, and ensure patients are welcomed and scheduled efficiently.

This full-time role requires strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to multitask in a friendly, professional environment that supports our mission to improve patients' health and smiles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental or medical receptionist.
• Strong background in customer service.
• Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Answering the office phone and distributing calls or messages accordingly.
• Checking-in patients (verifying insurance and confirming patient information).
• Collecting payments.
• Communicating patient’s arrival promptly.
• Managing administrative records.
• Ensure office success by getting patients into the office.

Job description

The Smilist in Middle Island, NY is seeking a Dental Patient Coordinator to join our dental practice. You will handle reception duties, verify insurance, collect payments, and ensure patients are welcomed and scheduled efficiently.

This full-time role requires strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to multitask in a friendly, professional environment that supports our mission to improve patients' health and smiles.