Patient-First Front Desk Dental Receptionist

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks a Dental Receptionist for its Paducah, KY practice. This front office role includes patient check-in, insurance verification, and financial transactions to support smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, processing payments, and maintaining HIPAA and infection control standards. The hire may begin after January 5, 2027, with compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers customer service oriented and patient centered care with faculty, peers, and supervisors.
• Checks patients in daily, confirms contact information, verifies current insurance, and registers new patients when needed.
• Verifies insurance and details benefit coverage for patients when appropriate.
• Handles financial transactions, accepts and posts payments, issues receipts, and balances cash drawer at end of day.
• Creates and manages payment plans with patients.
• Answers the phone using a multi-line system in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance verification

Phone system

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

University of Louisville seeks a Dental Receptionist for its Paducah, KY practice. This front office role includes patient check-in, insurance verification, and financial transactions to support smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, processing payments, and maintaining HIPAA and infection control standards. The hire may begin after January 5, 2027, with compensation commensurate with experience.