Dental Front Desk Specialist - Warm, Multitasking

SUFFOLK ORAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES LLP; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Profit sharing

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Free food & snacks

Job summary

SUFFOLK ORAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES LLP is seeking a friendly Front Desk Dental Receptionist to join our growing team. The role involves greeting patients, managing appointments, and coordinating with dental staff across three locations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of dental office experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with computer software. Availability for occasional weekend hours is appreciated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in dental office or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using computers and office software.
• Willingness to travel between three office locations.
• Occasional weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients with warmth and professionalism.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and handle general inquiries.
• Maintain accurate digital patient records.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and process forms.
• Coordinate with doctors, billing, and outside dental offices as needed.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Multitasking

People skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Practice management software

Job description

SUFFOLK ORAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES LLP is seeking a friendly Front Desk Dental Receptionist to join our growing team. The role involves greeting patients, managing appointments, and coordinating with dental staff across three locations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of dental office experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with computer software. Availability for occasional weekend hours is appreciated.