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Administrative Dental Assistant

Lake Champlain Dentistry
Plattsburgh, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as an Administrative Dental Assistant, where your energetic and detail-oriented approach will help create a smooth, efficient, and welcoming environment for patients and staff alike. In this vital role, you will support clinical operations, manage patient records, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Your proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills will contribute to delivering exceptional dental care experiences. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.

The Dental Receptionist’s responsibilities include entering patient information onto our data system, answering patients’ questions, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance benefits, checking patients in and out.

To be successful as a Dental Receptionist, you should be able to organize and maintain patient waiting areas as well as front-desk areas. Ultimately, a top-performing Dental Receptionist will perform all duties in a manner that ensures the efficient running of the dental practice.

Dental Receptionist Responsibilities:

  • Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice.
  • Scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments as needed.
  • Assisting patients to fill out information forms.
  • Updating patient records and documenting recent treatments and procedures.
  • Scheduling follow-up appointments and providing reminders.
  • Communicating with dental insurance providers to determine if patients are required to make co-payments.
  • Verifying methods of payment and collecting payments as needed.
  • Performing general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing and faxing.

Dental Receptionist Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Sound knowledge of dental terminology or previous dental experience is a plus
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Working knowledge of general administrative practices
  • Good telephone etiquette
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Excellent customer service skills and professional appearance
  • Capable of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced dental clinic setting while maintaining professionalism. Join us in delivering top-tier dental care through your energetic enthusiasm and meticulous attention to detail! Your expertise will help foster a positive environment where patients feel valued and cared for at every visit.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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