Dental Receptionist

Lofton Staffing Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lofton Staffing Services seeks a Dental Receptionist in Baton Rouge for a temp-to-hire opportunity. The role focuses on greeting patients, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and handling billing with a friendly, organized approach.

The candidate should have dental office experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining patient confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Friendly, organized, customer-focused demeanor required.
• Experience in dental office settings is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet patients professionally.
• Answer phones and schedule patient appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and collect required information.
• Assist with billing and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update as needed.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing patient questions.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Scheduling appointments

Insurance verification

Billing and payments

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay:$16.00–$18.00/hour (DOE)

Job Summary

We are seeking a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Dental Receptionist to join our team. This temp-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone with dental office experience who enjoys creating a welcoming environment while ensuring the daily operations of the practice run smoothly.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet patients with professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Answer incoming phone calls and schedule patient appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and collect required patient information.
• Assist with billing and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update information as needed.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing patient questions and concerns.

Requirements

HSD/GED

Familiarity with dental terminology and procedures is required.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling patient information.

Clear Drug Screen and Background Check required.