Dental Patient Coordinator

The-Smilist-Denta; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Smilist in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a friendly Dental Patient Coordinator to join our growing practice. You will handle front desk duties, verify insurances, collect payments, and help keep patient flow smooth and welcoming for every visit.

Ideal candidates are bilingual (Spanish preferred) with strong communication skills and attention to detail, and able to multitask in a fast-paced dental office environment. This role offers full-time hours at an hourly rate with benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Receptionist – at least 1 year.
• Spanish speaking required.
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answer the office phone and route messages appropriately.
• Check-in patients, verify insurance and confirm information.
• Collect payments from patients.
• Communicate patient arrivals promptly to the team.
• Manage administrative records and clerical tasks.
• Encourage patients to schedule appointments and ensure patient flow.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

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 Receptionist - at least 1 year
• Spanish speaking required
• 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 and rotating Saturdays
• Salary Range:$22.00-$26.00/hour
• Location:Elizabeth, NJ

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.