What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Receptionist & Community Relations Coordinator position at Prickly Pear Family Dental?
Dental Receptionist & Community Outreach Coordinator
Our established and welcoming dental office is seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing Dental Receptionist & Community Outreach Coordinator to join our team!
We are looking for someone who is more than just a receptionist. The ideal candidate will enjoy connecting with people, creating a warm and positive patient experience, and helping our practice build relationships within the community.
If you are compassionate, energetic, vivacious, and genuinely enjoy helping people, we would love to meet you!
Pay/Hours
$16–$18 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Part-time (16-24 hours), with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients warmly and professionally to create a welcoming experience from the moment they walk through the door.
- Check patients in and out efficiently and accurately.
- Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments.
- Collect patient payments at the time of service.
- Answer phones, respond to messages, and assist patients with questions and scheduling needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information.
- Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and office safety procedures.
- Assist with other front-office and administrative duties as needed.
- Communicate effectively with the dental team to ensure a smooth patient experience.
- Create and post engaging content for the practice's social media platforms.
- Help promote the practice's services, events, and community involvement.
- Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, schools, and community groups.
- Coordinate community outreach events/opportunities to introduce our practice to the community.
- Support marketing initiatives and help generate awareness of the practice.
What We're Looking For
- Previous dental office experience is preferred.
- Front-desk, patient coordination, scheduling, or medical office experience is a plus.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Comfortable discussing and collecting patient payments.
- Comfortable using social media and creating basic posts/content.
- Professional, dependable, and organized.
- Outgoing and personable.
- Compassionate and able to make patients feel comfortable and cared for.
- Confident communicating with patients, coworkers, and members of the community.
- A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Someone who enjoys meeting new people and representing the practice in a positive way.
Benefits
- Employee Discount Plan
- Paid Time Off/Vacation Time.
- Paid sick time.
- Flexible schedule.
- Paid holidays.
Schedule
- Office Hours: Monday–Wednesday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- No weekends
- Part-time, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position
Experience
- CPR Certification
- Dental office experience preferred.
- Administrative/front-office experience preferred.
- Curve Hero Practice Management experience is a plus.
- Social media experience is a plus.
Location
Prescott, AZ 86305
If you are an outgoing, compassionate person who loves people, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to play an active role in both patient care and community involvement, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18