Dental Office Receptionist

LA Smiles Dentistry; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Gentle Dentistry – Carmel Valley, San Diego is seeking a Front Desk / Patient Care Coordinator to ensure smooth front office operations. You’ll greet patients, manage check-in/out, answer phones, and coordinate scheduling.

Ideal candidates have 0-1 year dental front desk experience, strong communication, organization, and knowledge of dental insurance, billing, and scheduling software. Spanish is a plus; we offer a full-time role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year dental front desk experience (required).
• Confident, professional communication.
• Organized, detail-driven, reliable.
• Able to multitask without getting overwhelmed.
• Knowledge of dental insurance, billing, and scheduling software.
• Spanish is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage check-in/check-out.
• Answer phones and schedule efficiently.
• Verify insurance and handle billing/claims.
• Present treatment plans and discuss finances.
• Keep charts accurate and HIPAA compliant.
• Support the clinical team and keep the day moving.

Skills

Front desk experience

Phone handling

Scheduling software

HIPAA compliance

Spanish (bonus)

Tools

Dental billing software

Dental practice management software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Bonus based on performance


• Company parties


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Free food & snacks


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Training & development

FRONT DESK / PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

The Gentle Dentistry – Carmel Valley, San Diego

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM

We’re Hiring.

The Gentle Dentistry is a busy, modern dental practice in Carmel Valley. We’re looking for a Front Desk / Patient Care Coordinator who knows dentistry, communicates clearly, and can keep the front office running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Greet patients and manage check-in/check-out


• Answer phones + schedule efficiently


• Verify insurance and handle billing/claims


• Present treatment plans and discuss finances


• Keep charts accurate and up to date (HIPAA compliant)


• Support the clinical team and keep the day moving

What We Need

• 0-1 year Dental front desk experience (required)


• Confident, professional communication


• Organized, detail-driven, reliable


• Able to multitask without getting overwhelmed


• Knowledge of dental insurance, billing, and scheduling software


• Spanish is a plus, not required

What You Get

• $24–$32/hr (DOE)


• 401k + matching


• Performance bonuses


• PTO


• Medical + dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Free snacks + team events

If you’re experienced, dependable, and want a stable full-time role in a high-quality practice — we want to meet you.