Front Office Assistant

Drdenniswells; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Dental Insurance

Career Growth and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Drdenniswells in Austin, Texas is seeking a dedicated Front Office Associate with at least 5 years of dental office experience. The ideal candidate will manage patient schedules, verify insurance coverage, and assist with financial agreements. The position includes a pay range of $25.00 - $26.00 per hour and offers benefits such as paid holidays, health and vision insurance, and retirement plans. Join a team that values compassion and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working in a Dental Practice.
• Experience in verifying insurance coverage and handling patient billing inquiries.
• Proficient in maintaining patient health and dental records.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive schedules for doctors and hygienists.
• Coordinate financial agreements and consent forms for patients.
• Ensure efficient office operations including scheduling and patient check-in.

Skills

Prior Dental Office experience

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

At Austin Family Dentistry, our team is the heart of the exceptional care we provide. With many team members serving patients for 25 years or more, our office offers continuity, familiarity, and a warm, welcoming environment that patients truly appreciate.

Staff members are carefully selected for their dedication, compassion, and passion for dentistry, creating a professional culture centered on learning, growth, and patient-focused care. The team works together to ensure every patient feels comfortable, supported, and confident in their dental experience.

Our dental front office associates are the heart of our practice – they are the first and last impressions to be made on our patients. Our front office team plays an essential role in helping the operations of the office run smoothly and delivering best in class patient care.

Compensation Range: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience

Work Schedule: Monday Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-4:30 Wednesday 6:45-1p

Qualifications

• Prior Dental Office experienced required - minimum 5 years working in a Dental Practice

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive schedules for our doctors and hygienists
• Verify insurance coverage and fee schedules while completing full insurance breakdowns for patients
• Complete pre-authorizations and referrals as appropriate for patients; gather all necessary information for claim processing
• Coordinate financial agreements and consent forms for the patient's financial responsibility of dental treatment
• Assist patients with understanding their treatment plan and increase dental case acceptance
• Assist with patient check-in, registration, and maintain patient health and dental records with strong attention to detail and adherence to HIPAA Privacy Practices
• Ensure efficient office operations, including distribution/response to mail, scheduling, answering and returning of phone calls, responding to patient billing inquiries, and direction of workflow as necessary

Benefits We Offer

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
• Paid Scrub Allowance
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

Working conditions include those typically seen in an office environment. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.