Dynamic Dental Front Desk Coordinator | Patient Care & Growth

Clear Destination Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Comprehensive new hire training

Impactful patient care

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a friendly Dental Front Desk Coordinator to be the first point of contact for patients. You will ensure smooth front office operations, deliver outstanding service, and support a fast-paced dental team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of dental front office experience, knowledge of Dentrix, and familiarity with dental insurance processes and financing options. Training and a collaborative environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental front office or dental receptionist experience required
• Previous experience scheduling patients in a dental practice
• Experience using Dentrix preferred
• CareCredit experience preferred
• Knowledge of dental terminology, treatment planning, and patient scheduling
• Experience managing the full dental insurance process, including insurance verification, benefit review, claim submission, pre-authorizations, payment posting, claim follow-up, and patient financial communication
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities—ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental office
• Positive attitude with a team-first mindset
• Chairside assisting or oral surgery experience is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients with professionalism and compassion while creating an exceptional first impression
• Check patients in and out while maintaining an efficient patient flow
• Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments
• Answer incoming calls and respond to patient inquiries regarding treatment, scheduling, pricing, financing, and office policies
• Verify and maintain accurate patient records using Dentrix
• Process payments, collect balances, and reconcile daily transactions
• Discuss financing options, including CareCredit, when appropriate
• Assist patients with insurance documentation and claim information
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Follow up with prospective patients and encourage scheduling
• Order and maintain office supplies and administrative materials
• Support office operations by preparing reports and administrative paperwork
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area
• Assist the clinical team with chairside support when needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the practice

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Tools

Dentrix

CareCredit

Job description

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a friendly Dental Front Desk Coordinator to be the first point of contact for patients. You will ensure smooth front office operations, deliver outstanding service, and support a fast-paced dental team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of dental front office experience, knowledge of Dentrix, and familiarity with dental insurance processes and financing options. Training and a collaborative environment are provided.