What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Front Desk Receptionist position at Providence Dental Arts?
Job Title: Full-Time Dental Front Desk Receptionist
Practice Name: Providence Dental Arts
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Start Date: August 15, 2026
About Us: Providence Dental Arts is a brand-new, state-of-the-art dental practice opening in Fairfax, VA. We focus on delivering high-quality, advanced digital dentistry in a modern, welcoming, and high-tech environment. We are gearing up for our grand opening and are looking for a highly motivated, organized, and friendly Front Desk Receptionist to join our foundational team and help us build an exceptional patient experience from day one.
The Role: As the first face our patients see, you will play a critical role in setting the tone for our practice. Because we utilize top-tier automated software for administrative tasks, you will be able to focus your energy where it matters most: patient communications, schedule management, and ensuring our front office operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Warmly greet and check in patients as they arrive.
- Answer phone calls, schedule and confirm appointments, and manage the active schedule to minimize gaps.
- Utilize Curve Dental's Eligibility Plus software to seamlessly pull automated insurance breakdowns (including PPOs and Medicaid).
- Interpret insurance coverage details and confidently explain treatment plans and out-of-pocket costs to patients.
- Process patient payments and maintain accurate financial and patient records.
- Coordinate smoothly with the clinical team to ensure optimal patient flow.
Qualifications:
- Language: Bilingual (English and Spanish) is strongly preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience in a dental front office is highly desired.
- Tech-Savvy: Must be comfortable using modern, cloud-based practice management software. (We use Curve Dental—experience with it is a major plus, but we will train the right tech-friendly candidate!).
- Skills: Exceptional communication, strong organizational skills, and a warm, professional demeanor.
Compensation & Perks:
- Pay: Competitive hourly rate (commensurate with experience).
- Schedule: Full-Time.
- Environment: An exciting opportunity to grow your career alongside a brand-new, locally-owned practice equipped with the latest dental technology and automated workflow systems.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction letting us know why you would be a great fit for the Providence Dental Arts team.
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental Front Desk : 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29