Dental Patient Coordinator

The Smilist; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional growth

Continuing education

Job summary

The Smilist in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a reliable Dental Patient Coordinator to join our friendly practice. This role involves reception duties, patient check-ins, payment collection, and maintaining accurate records to support seamless patient flow.

We value strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail. A minimum of 1 year as a dental receptionist is preferred; Dentrix experience is a plus. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a dental receptionist (at least 1 year).
• Dentrix experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude are required.

Responsibilities

• Answering the office phone and routing calls/messages.
• Checking-in patients; verify insurance and update information.
• Collecting payments.
• Notify patient arrivals promptly.
• Maintain and organize administrative records.
• Encourage patient visits to support office success.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

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 Receptionist - at least 1 year
• 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 - 1 Saturday per month
• Salary Range: $22.00-$25.00/hour
• Location: South Plainfield, 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.