Front Desk Coordinator

Smile-Doctors; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Brace discounts

Clear aligner discounts

Job summary

Smile Doctors is seeking a Front Desk Coordinator I to join our growing team. This role involves greeting patients, answering phones, and coordinating the front desk operations to keep the dental practice running smoothly.

You will verify insurance, schedule appointments, process payments, and update patient information while contributing to a friendly, patient-centered culture. This position offers growth within a supportive team and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of administrative experience preferred.
• Bilingual a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and receive customers, determines nature of visit and notifies appropriate team member(s).
• Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls and takes messages as needed.
• Checks-in and collects general information from patients on their first visit.
• Verifies insurance information.
• Notifies clinicians of patient arrival and readiness.
• Makes appointments for returning patients as necessary.
• Prints/reprints appointment reminders and school/work excuses.
• Takes payments and posts to accounts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Listening skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile?Smile Doctors is seeking a Front Desk Coordinator I to join our growing team.How you’ll make us better:Greet and receive customers, determines nature of visit, and notifies appropriate team member(s).Performs various administrative duties.Welcomes visitors to the practice and provides information about clinic featuresAnswers, screens, and routes incoming calls and takes messages as neededChecks-in and collects general information from patients on their first visitVerifies insurance informationNotifies clinicians of patient arrival and readinessMake appointments for returning patients as necessaryPrints/reprints appointment reminders and school/work excusesMay make changes to the patient schedule as necessaryCoordinates payment arrangements or account resolutionReceives, stores, and delivers shipments and mailTakes payments and posts to accountUpdates charts and patient informationDrives internal marketing initiatives and fosters participation from everyoneYour special skills:We’re proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you’ve got the following, you’ll fit right in:Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to listen and understand information verbally and in writingPrerequisites for success:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredOne (1) year of administrative experience preferredBilingual a plus, but not requiredThe Perks:In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:Competitive salaryMedical, dental, vision and life insuranceShort and long-term disability coverage401(k) plan2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidaysDiscounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family membersWhy Smile Doctors?We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment.We offer every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. We’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!