Dental Patient Coordinator

The Smilist; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Impact on patient health

Job summary

The Smilist in Herald Square, NY is seeking a full-time Dental Receptionist to join our friendly dental team. You will manage front-desk tasks, verify insurance, check patients in, and handle payments to keep the office running smoothly.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you coordinate with clinicians, staff, and patients. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Receptionist required.
• Prior customer service experience.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

Dental Receptionist

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

• Prior customer service experience

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.

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 required
• Prior customer service experience
• 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!
• Salary Range: $25.00-$30.00/hour
• Location: Herald Square, 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.