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Job Title Dental Receptionist
Location Sealy, Texas
Employment Type Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Dental Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a welcoming environment while efficiently managing front office responsibilities. This role requires excellent communication skills, multitasking ability, and a strong commitment to patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Location Sealy, Texas
Employment Type Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Dental Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a welcoming environment while efficiently managing front office responsibilities. This role requires excellent communication skills, multitasking ability, and a strong commitment to patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and check in patients in a courteous and professional manner
- Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments
- Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and handle patient communications
- Verify insurance coverage and process patient information accurately
- Collect co-pays, process payments, and maintain financial records
- Maintain and update patient records in dental software systems
- Coordinate with dental staff to ensure smooth patient flow
- Handle billing, insurance claims, and follow-ups as needed
- Ensure the reception area is clean, organized, and welcoming
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Previous experience in a dental or medical office preferred
- Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures is a plus
- Proficiency with dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft)
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and positive attitude
- Customer service-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential information (HIPAA compliance)
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Team player with a proactive approach
- Office setting in a dental clinic
- May require standing or sitting for extended periods
- Typical business hours; occasional evenings or weekends depending on practice needs
- Competitive hourly wage or salary (based on experience)/ $18-$22/hr
- Health insurance, dental benefits, and paid time off (for full-time employees)
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Salary : $18 - $22