Dental Receptionist/Hygiene Coordinator

Dentive; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Mountain View Dental Alamogordo is seeking a friendly, organized Dental Receptionist / Hygiene Coordinator to join our growing team. You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a positive experience while coordinating hygiene schedules and performing administrative support.

The role emphasizes scheduling coordination, patient communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced dental office, with typical Monday–Friday hours and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-office dental roles preferred.
• Strong scheduling and communication skills required.
• Comfort with dental terminology and insurance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide a welcoming, professional experience.
• Answer calls and assist with scheduling needs.
• Coordinate and maintain hygiene schedules for efficiency.
• Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments.
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out processes.
• Verify and update patient information in the practice management system.
• Communicate upcoming appointments and continuing care visits.
• Manage appointment reminders, cancellations, and adjustments.
• Support office operations with administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with doctors, hygienists, and team members for a smooth patient experience.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Dental software familiarity

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $15 USD to $18 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Pay: $15-$18/hr.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Mountain View Dental Alamogordo is seeking a friendly, organized, and dependable Dental Receptionist / Hygiene Coordinator to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping patients, thrives in a fast-paced dental office, and excels at keeping schedules organized while providing exceptional customer service.

As the first point of contact for our patients, you will play a key role in creating a positive patient experience while supporting the hygiene department through scheduling coordination, patient communication, and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide a welcoming, professional experience
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist patients with scheduling needs
• Coordinate and maintain hygiene schedules to maximize efficiency
• Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out processes
• Verify and update patient information in the practice management system
• Communicate with patients regarding upcoming appointments and continuing care visits
• Manage appointment reminders, cancellations, and schedule adjustments
• Support office operations through administrative and clerical tasks
• Work collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, and team members to ensure a smooth patient experience

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, positive, and professional demeanor
• Reliable and dependable attendance
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Enjoys working with people and building patient relationships
• Comfortable using technology and learning new software systems
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities
• Able to remain calm and productive in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Previous dental or medical office experience is preferred but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Dental front office or scheduling experience
• Experience coordinating patient appointments
• Knowledge of dental terminology and insurance processes
• Familiarity with dental practice management software
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Why Join Mountain View Dental Alamogordo?

At Mountain View Dental Alamogordo, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a positive, team-oriented workplace. We are looking for someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a supportive dental team dedicated to creating outstanding patient experiences every day.

Job Type: Full-Time

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