Front Desk Coordinator I

Smile-Doctors; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Discounts on braces and aligners

Job summary

Dixon Orthodontics is seeking a Front Desk Coordinator I to join our growing team. This role greets patients, screens calls, and coordinates visits and payments in a fast-paced orthodontic practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma and one year of administrative experience, with bilingual skills considered a plus. We offer a supportive, team‑oriented environment and benefits including insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of administrative experience preferred.
• Bilingual a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and receive customers and determine nature of visit.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls and take messages as needed.
• Check-in patients and verify information, update charts, and collect payments as needed.
• Schedule appointments and print reminders; manage or adjust the patient calendar as necessary.
• Coordinate payments, handle shipments/mail, and support clinic marketing initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile?Dixon Orthodontics 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 Dixon Orthodontics?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!