Dental Receptionist

Hudson Valley Periodontics & Implantology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Hudson Valley Periodontics & Implantology in New York seeks a friendly front desk coordinator for a busy dental practice. You will greet patients, answer phones, schedule and confirm appointments, check patients in and out, verify insurance, collect payments, and maintain accurate accounts.

Ideal candidates excel in communication, multitask in a fast-paced setting, and are comfortable with Dentrix and scheduling systems. Join a supportive team and grow within a specialty dental practice.

Qualifications

• Previous dental or medical front desk experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Professional, friendly, and compassionate personality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with computers and scheduling systems.
• Dentrix experience a plus.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and create a warm, welcoming experience.
• Answer phones and assist patients with questions.
• Schedule, confirm, and coordinate appointments.
• Check patients in and out.
• Verify dental insurance benefits and assist with questions.
• Collect payments and maintain accurate patient accounts.
• Coordinate with doctors, hygienists, and clinical team.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Handle general administrative duties and front-desk tasks.
• Maintain a professional and organized reception area.

Skills

Front desk experience

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Organization

Team player

Education

None specified

Tools

Dentrix

Scheduling systems

Job description

Job Description

About the Position

We are seeking someone who enjoys working with patients and thrives in a busy, professional dental environment. The ideal candidate is personable, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to provide exceptional service while managing multiple front-office responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and create a warm, welcoming experience
• Answer phones and assist patients with questions
• Schedule, confirm, and coordinate appointments
• Check patients in and out
• Verify dental insurance benefits and assist with insurance-related questions
• Collect payments and maintain accurate patient accounts
• Coordinate closely with doctors, hygienists, and the clinical team
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
• Handle general administrative and front-desk responsibilities
• Maintain a professional and organized reception area

Qualifications

• Previous dental or medical front desk experience required
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Professional, friendly, and compassionate personality
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with computers and scheduling systems
• Dental insurance and Dentrix experience are a plus
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $24-$28/hour
• Professional and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to grow within a specialty dental practice
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