Front Desk Coordinator

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners in Plantation, FL is seeking a Pediatric Front Desk Coordinator to deliver an exceptional patient experience. You will manage the front office, support scheduling and administrative tasks, and help ensure a smooth daily flow.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, checking in and out, scheduling appointments, answering phones, verifying insurance, collecting payments, maintaining records, coordinating with the clinical team, and keeping the front area

Qualifications

• Prior dental or medical front office experience preferred (pediatric experience a plus).
• Experience with dental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, etc.) preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of insurance verification and scheduling preferred.
• High attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families with a warm, friendly, and professional demeanor.
• Check patients in and out efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
• Schedule appointments and manage the daily schedule to optimize patient flow.
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and assist with patient needs.
• Verify insurance eligibility and update patient information.
• Collect payments, co-pays, and balances.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Coordinate with clinical team to ensure smooth transitions between front and back office.
• Manage appointment confirmations and follow-ups.
• Support overall office organization and cleanliness of the front area.

Skills

Front office experience

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are a growing pediatric dental office dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, positive, and fun environment for every patient who walks through our doors.

Position Overview

The Pediatric Front Desk Coordinator is the first point of contact for patients and families, playing a key role in delivering an exceptional patient experience. This role is responsible for managing the front office, supporting scheduling and administrative functions, and ensuring a smooth flow throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families with a warm, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Check patients in and out efficiently while maintaining accuracy
• Schedule appointments and manage the daily schedule to optimize patient flow
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and assist with patient needs
• Verify insurance eligibility and update patient information
• Collect payments, co-pays, and balances
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Coordinate with clinical team to ensure smooth transitions between front and back office
• Manage appointment confirmations and follow-ups
• Support overall office organization and cleanliness of the front area

Qualifications

• Prior dental or medical front office experience preferred (pediatric experience a plus)
• Experience with dental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, etc.) preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of insurance verification and scheduling preferred
• High attention to detail and organization

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, outgoing, and patient-focused personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to stay calm and professional in a busy environment

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistences or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.