Dental Patient Coordinator

The-Smilist-Denta; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

The Smilist in Cromwell, CT is seeking a Dental Patient Coordinator to support front desk operations. You will greet patients, verify insurance, collect payments, and help maintain efficient office workflows in a patient‑centric setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year as a dental/medical receptionist, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask while delivering outstanding customer service. This role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental or medical receptionist (1+ year) is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Answer the office phone and route calls/messages.
• Check-in patients and verify insurance information.
• Collect payments from patients.
• Notify patients of arrival and direct them appropriately.
• Manage administrative records and office workflows.
• Encourage patients to come in for appointments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

About Us:

At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Patient Coordinator to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receptionist tasks include 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

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Dental or Medical Receptionist - at least 1 year - strongly preferred
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
• A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

Position Details:

• Schedule:Full Time - Monday through Friday - no weekends!
• Salary Range:$22.00-$25.00/hour
• Location:Cromwell, CT

The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.