Dental Front Office Administrator/Patient Care coordinator

DRS KAIHARA & WATKINS DDS LTD; Washington; On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

401(k) with matching benefit

Medical insurance

Job summary

DRS KAIHARA & WATKINS DDS LTD in McLean, Virginia is seeking a full-time Dental Front Office Administrator/Patient Care Coordinator. This lead position requires a motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and 2-3 years of relevant experience. The role involves scheduling appointments, managing patient communications, and assisting with financial reports.

We offer a supportive work environment, competitive hourly rate based on skills, and a range of benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a deadline-oriented professional environment.
• Must be articulate and detail-oriented.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments for doctors and hygienists.
• Communicate with patients about treatment plans.
• Assist accountant with financial reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Denticon dental software

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree in business

Job description

Dental Front Office Administrator/Patient Care Coordinator

We are a high-level prosthodontic practice in McLean, Virginia and we need a full-time lead Patient Coordinator/Doctor’s administrator to replace our coordinator who is moving out of the area. We are looking for a special person to take over the lead position, primarily working from our McLean, VA office and occasionally in our main office in Foggy Bottom, NW Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will be well organized, ambitious, have great communication skills, and enjoy interacting with people. We are committed to our patients, value our employees, and provide the optimum level of care. Our patients’ dental health is our highest priority. We are driven by our core values and mission statement and would like to have you join our team if you share these values.

Responsibilities

• Full‑time position with Monday – Thursday hours from 7:15 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday hours from 7:15 AM to 12:30 PM
• Scheduling appointments for doctors and hygienists
• Communicating with patients about their treatment plans
• Answering phone calls and returning emails
• Assisting the accountant with financial reports and interoffice communication
• Patient scheduling, billing and collections on a daily basis
• Responsible for corporate correspondence
• Updating the doctors on current projects and reports

Experience and Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a top‑level, deadline‑oriented professional environment as a dental care coordinator or administrative assistant
• College degree in business preferred
• Experience using Denticon dental software
• Must be articulate and detail‑oriented
• Advanced proficiency with all aspects of Microsoft Office
• Extremely well organized and able to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent communicator within your team, doctors and patients
• Motivated self‑starter with strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills

Benefits

• Hourly rate based on skill and experience level
• Paid vacation time
• 401(k) with matching benefit
• Medical insurance

Submit resume with a detailed cover letter (required) and a brief statement on why you are the right candidate for this job.

Smiles International is committed to providing the highest quality dental care and personalized service in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Dr. Gary G. Kaihara and Dr. Benjamin O. Watkins, III enjoy getting to know each patient and their families, and love creating relationships that last multiple generations.