Dental Front Desk Trainee: Patient Care & Admin

Kalihi-Palama Health Center; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalihi-Palama Health Center in Honolulu, HI seeks a friendly, detail-oriented front desk receptionist to greet patients, register and check them in, and manage billing reminders.

Responsibilities include using Dentrix, verifying insurance, collecting payments, coordinating referrals, and supporting recall programs. The role requires basic math, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; AA certificate preferred.
• Basic math, computer and electronic patient records skills.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, check them in, and update demographics in Dentrix.
• Register patients, verify insurance, and explain visit charges.
• Handle payments, receipts, and daily cash reconciliation.
• Coordinate referrals and patient communications with providers.
• Maintain charts, schedules, and front desk supplies.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Electronic records

People skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

High School Diploma

AA certificate preferred

Tools

Dentrix

Vericheck

Job description

Kalihi-Palama Health Center in Honolulu, HI seeks a friendly, detail-oriented front desk receptionist to greet patients, register and check them in, and manage billing reminders.

Responsibilities include using Dentrix, verifying insurance, collecting payments, coordinating referrals, and supporting recall programs. The role requires basic math, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations.