Dental Patient Coordinator

The Smilist; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Impact on patient health

Job summary

The Smilist in Smithtown, NY seeks a reliable Dental Patient Coordinator to join our welcoming dental team. You will handle front desk tasks, verify insurance, process payments, and help coordinate patient flow to keep the office running smoothly.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work environment that values patient care and teamwork. Full-time role with no weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as Dental/Medical Receptionist.
• Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented and 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.
• Ensure office success by getting patients into the office.

Skills

Dental/Medical Receptionist experience

Communication 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 or Medical 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 - no weekends!
• Salary Range: $22.00-$26.00/hour
• Location: Smithtown, 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.