Dental Patient Coordinator — Growth, Benefits, Weekdays

The Smilist; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional growth

Job summary

The Smilist in Cromwell, CT is seeking a reliable Dental Patient Coordinator to join our friendly dental team. In this full‑time role you will handle front desk duties, verify insurance, collect payments, confirm patient information, and ensure a smooth patient flow from check‑in to checkout.

You will collaborate with clinicians, support staff, and Dentrix users, demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail, and maintain accurate administrative records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental or Medical Receptionist - at least 1 year - strongly preferred
• 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

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

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient service

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

The Smilist in Cromwell, CT is seeking a reliable Dental Patient Coordinator to join our friendly dental team. In this full‑time role you will handle front desk duties, verify insurance, collect payments, confirm patient information, and ensure a smooth patient flow from check‑in to checkout.

You will collaborate with clinicians, support staff, and Dentrix users, demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail, and maintain accurate administrative records.