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: $24–$28/hour

Job summary

Hudson Valley Periodontics & Implantology in New York is seeking a friendly front desk coordinator to thrive in a busy specialty dental office.

You will greet patients, answer phones, verify insurance, schedule appointments, collect payments, and maintain accurate patient records. Proficiency with Dentrix and computer scheduling systems is a plus, and reliability is essential. A professional and compassionate demeanor is key, with the ability to multitask and work well with clinicians.

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.

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.

Skills

Front desk experience

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Tools

Dentrix

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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