Part-Time Dental Front Desk Coordinator

Great Lakes Dental Partners; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance included

Scrub allowance

Ongoing training + growth

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Premier Dental Group of Merrillville is seeking a part-time Patient Care Coordinator to be the friendly face at the front desk. You’ll greet patients, answer calls, manage schedules, and ensure accurate records with empathy and professionalism.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of dental experience, strong customer service and communication skills, and a detail-oriented, patient-first mindset. You’ll work with the clinical team to keep visits on time, participate in team huddles, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• 1+ year of dental experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced front desk schedule.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Passion for creating a welcoming patient-first experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the friendly face and voice of the practice—answering calls, welcoming patients, and managing schedules
• Keep patient records accurate, up to date, and complete
• Handle questions, concerns, and scheduling needs with empathy and professionalism
• Coordinate seamlessly with the clinical team to keep patient visits smooth and on time
• Participate in team huddles and training—because we’re always learning and growing
• Help maintain a clean, fully stocked, and organized front desk area

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Front desk

Empathy

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Premier Dental Group of Merrillville is seeking a part-time Patient Care Coordinator to be the friendly face at the front desk. You’ll greet patients, answer calls, manage schedules, and ensure accurate records with empathy and professionalism.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of dental experience, strong customer service and communication skills, and a detail-oriented, patient-first mindset. You’ll work with the clinical team to keep visits on time, participate in team huddles, and contribute to a