Front Desk For Dental Office

Starlident Newton Dental Office; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A patient-centered dental office in Newton is seeking an outgoing Patient Coordinator to provide compassionate care and manage administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is friendly, a fast learner, and efficient in multitasking. Responsibilities include greeting patients, managing communications, scheduling, and verifying insurance benefits. A competitive hourly rate is offered based on experience. This position supports a collaborative clinical team in maintaining a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Previous dental/medical front desk experience preferred, but we will train a fast learner with the right personality.
• Proficiency in computer skills is important.
• High level of integrity and responsibility required.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greeting patients and managing check-in/check-out.
• Managing phones and text messaging with a professional tone.
• Coordinating the daily schedule for maximum efficiency.
• Verifying insurance benefits and handling patient billing.

Skills

Outgoing and friendly

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Our patient-centered office in Newton is looking for an always-positive, outgoing Patient Coordinator, who radiates energy and balances administrative efficiency with genuine, compassionate patient care.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Outgoing and friendly with natural ability to make patients feel welcome and at ease.
• Always positive to bring a "can-do" attitude that uplifts both patients and staff.
• Self-initiated to solve problems and improve office flow independently.
• Handling multitasks with a calm, easy-going demeanor even when busy.
• Fast learner and detail-Oriented in picking up dental software and insurance checking process quickly and taking pride in the accuracy of your work.
• True team player who is reliable and always ready to support the clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Connection: Warmly greeting patients and managing check-in/check-out.
• Communication: Managing phones and text messaging with a professional, friendly tone.
• Scheduling: Coordinating the daily schedule for maximum efficiency.
• Insurance and Billing: Verifying benefits through portals and phone calls, also handling patient billing with a compassionate touch.

Qualifications

• Previous dental/medical front desk experience preferred, but we will train a fast learner with the right personality.
• Proficiency in computer skills. Experience with Open Dental is a plus!
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and a proactive mindset.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience.