What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Dental Receptionist position at Apple Pediatric Dentistry?
Dental Front Office Receptionist
Location: Lynden, WA
Pay
$19.00–$22.00 per hour (based on experience)
Join the Apple Pediatric Dentistry Team!
Do you love working with children and helping families? Are you organized, positive, and able to keep up in a fast-paced environment? If so, we'd love to meet you!
Apple Pediatric Dentistry is looking for an enthusiastic Dental Front Office Receptionist** **to join our Lynden office. As the first person our patients and families see, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming experience while helping keep our office running smoothly.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, has excellent customer service skills, and takes pride in staying organized and helping others.
What You'll Do
As a Patient Care Coordinator, your day will include:
- Greeting patients and families with a friendly, welcoming attitude.
- Checking patients in and out efficiently.
- Answering phones and responding to patient questions.
- Scheduling new and existing patient appointments.
- Confirming appointments through phone calls, text messages, and Weave.
- Helping fill last-minute openings in the schedule.
- Verifying dental insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Updating patient demographic and insurance information.
- Collecting co-pays, balances, and processing payments.
- Reviewing treatment plans and discussing financial information with parents.
- Sending and receiving referrals.
- Processing patient forms and maintaining electronic records.
- Communicating with insurance companies when needed.
- Supporting our doctors and clinical team with patient communication.
- Monitoring daily schedules to help keep providers productive.
- Assisting with administrative projects and office organization.
- Helping create a positive experience for every patient and family.
What We're Looking For
- Previous dental front office experience is preferred but not required.
- Previous customer service or receptionist experience is a plus.
- Experience with Eaglesoft dental software is preferred.
- Knowledge of dental insurance is highly preferred.
- Comfortable using computers and learning new software.
- Excellent communication and phone skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to stay calm and positive in a busy office.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Dependable, punctual, and professional.
- Team player who enjoys helping others.
- Passion for providing exceptional customer service.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Apple Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that every child deserves an amazing dental experience—and that starts with an incredible team. We work together, support one another, and celebrate our successes. If you enjoy making a difference, learning new skills, and being part of a positive workplace, you'll fit right in.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Gym Membership
- Employee Discounts for Ortho
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development
- Supportive Team Environment
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday
- 4 days a week
- Day Shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In Person – Lynden, WA
If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference in children's lives while working with an amazing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Apple Pediatric Dentistry!
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22