Front Desk

Cali-Dental; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CaliDental in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a friendly Front Desk professional to welcome patients, verify eligibility, check in and schedule appointments, and collect payments for services. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal and technical skills, professional appearance, and solid communication—Spanish speaking is preferred to serve a diverse patient base.

This full-time position offers an opportunity to grow in a busy dental office with a focus on patient care and efficient front-desk

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist or similar role.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients as soon as they arrive at the office
• Check-in patients and hand proper paperwork
• Answer incoming phone calls and help patients with any dental request
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Maintain office safety and security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
• Book and Confirm patient's appointments

Skills

Receptionist experience

Professional appearance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Spanish preferred

Job description

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Front Desk

Full Time Bakersfield, CA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Job Description

To effectively and efficiently check in patients, verify insurance eligibility, confirm and/or reschedule appointments as needed, and collect payments for services provided.

The front desk performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients as soon as they arrive at the office
• Check-in patients and hand proper paperwork
• Answer incoming phone calls and help patients with any dental request
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Maintain office safety and security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
• Book and Confirm patient's appointments

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist or similar role
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Spanish speaking preferred

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications

Nothing in this job description restricts CaliDental’s right to assign or reassign job duties and responsibilities for this position at any time.