What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Office Receptionist position at Actalent?
Front Office Dental Assistant – Interviewing ASAP
Location: Stamford, CT
Are you the kind of person who lights up a room with your energy and keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes? This dentist office is looking for a Front Office Dental Assistant who’s ready to be the heartbeat of our practice—welcoming patients, managing schedules, and keeping our front desk operations seamless and stress-free.
What You’ll Do
- Greet patients with professionalism, warmth, and a genuine smile
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage communications with ease
- Verify insurance and provide accurate cost estimates
- Maintain HIPAA-compliant patient records and assist with billing
- Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth daily flow
- Support Saturday coverage while maintaining a consistent 5-day schedule
- Keep the waiting area tidy, welcoming, and organized
- Assist with lab case coordination and general office duties
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture
What You Bring
- Bilingual in Spanish (highly preferred)
- 1 year of customer service experience, ideally in a dental setting
- Familiarity with dental terminology and EMR systems (Dentrix, Open Dental, etc.)
- Strong communication skills—both on the phone and in person
- Experience with insurance verification and treatment plan presentation
- Ability to manage a full schedule for 4 providers
- Detail-oriented multitasker with excellent follow-up habits
- Authorized to work in the U.S. and available on Saturdays
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Modern, Digital Office: Work in a clean, tech-savvy environment
- Supportive Team Culture: Led by Dr. [Name], DDS, who values collaboration and respect
- Growth Opportunity: Learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to a thriving practice
- Balanced Schedule: Enjoy early Fridays and rotating Saturdays with a consistent 5-day workweek
- Family-Like Atmosphere: We treat our team like family—and our patients feel it too
Office Hours
- Mon & Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tue–Thu: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re organized, friendly, and passionate about creating great patient experiences, we’d love to meet you!
Apply today and help us make Stamford smile—one patient at a time
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Stamford,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $18 - $24