Dental Patient Coordinator

The-Smilist-Denta; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Educational growth opportunities

Impact on patient health

Job summary

The Smilist in Middle Island, NY is seeking a Dental Patient Coordinator to provide friendly, efficient front-desk support and ensure smooth patient flow. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and coordinate communication with patients in a professional, welcoming environment.

Ideal candidates have experience as a Dental/Medical receptionist, excellent customer service, and strong communication skills, with the ability to multitask in a busy dental office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental or Medical Receptionist preferred.
• Strong background in customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Getting patients into the office to support office success.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

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 preferred
• Strong background in customer service
• 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 one Saturday per month
• Salary Range:$20.00-$25.00/hour
• Location:Middle Island, NY

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.