Dental Patient Coordinator

The Smilist; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Impact on patient well-being

Job summary

The Smilist in Dayton, NJ is seeking a reliable Dental Patient Coordinator to join our welcoming practice. You will handle reception duties, verify patient information, collect payments, and keep our records organized to support excellent patient care.

Ideal candidates bring dental front desk experience, strong communication skills, and a teamwork mindset to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Receptionist preferred.
• Strong background in customer service.
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answering the office phone and routing calls or messages.
• Checking-in patients, verifying insurance and information.
• Collecting payments and handling transactions.
• Communicating patient arrival and appointment details promptly.
• Managing administrative records and office workflow.
• Encouraging patients to schedule and participate in visits.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team player

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 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 - no weekends!
• Salary Range:$22.00-$27.00/hour
• Location:Dayton, 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.