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Dental Receptionist / Front Desk

Kinston Dental Care
Kinston, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Kinston Dental Care is looking to add a dental receptionist / front desk assistant to our small, close-knit team! We are a single-doctor, privately owned general family dental practice. Typical office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8-5 with lunch from 1-2, so team members arrive by 7:45am and typically leave between 5:15-5:30pm. Benefits include monthly bonuses, PTO, 8 paid holidays, retirement contributions, and regularly scheduled breaks. We value work-life balance and like to work hard and play hard, so we take approximately one long weekend per month and one week off quarterly (March-Spring break, 4th of July week, September-Fall break, and Week of Christmas). Office closures are planned well in advance to allow team members to plan vacations or schedule life with greater ease. Annual hours worked are approximately 1,500.

We are looking for someone that is:

  • KIND as we serve our community with compassion and great care
  • RELIABLE as we depend on each other to be consistently punctual
  • ATTENTIVE as we provide quality dental care with great attention to detail
  • FLEXIBLE as treatment or office needs change from time to time
  • TEAM-MINDED as we each take initiative to work efficiently on what needs to be done

Job responsibilities include:

  • Help to open and close the office each day
  • Welcome and check-in patients with warmth and professionalism
  • Manage phones, schedule, and confirm appointments efficiently
  • Verify insurance and process payments
  • Maintain accurate patient records
  • Assist with various administrative tasks
  • Coordinate with and support clinical team for smooth patient flow
  • Help to keep the office clean and welcoming for our patients
  • Assist with various office maintenance tasks

Job Requirements:

  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Dental knowledge and experience (Preferred)
  • Radiography Certification (Preferred)
  • Spanish Speaking (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

  • How long would your commute to our office (512 Plaza Blvd in Kinston, NC) be?
  • What dental experience do you have and why would YOU be a great fit?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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