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full-time 15 days ago

Dental Patient Service Representative

Dental Views

31213 Temecula Pkwy Ste 200, Temecula, CA 92592
Competitive Compensation

About the Practice

N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software

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Job Description

Description:

Job Overview

The Dental Patient Service Representative is the first point of contact for patients and plays a key role in delivering an exceptional patient experience. This position is responsible for scheduling, insurance verification, financial communication, and front office support to ensure smooth daily operations and strong office production.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities

Patient Experience

Greet and check in patients in a friendly, professional manner

Answer phones promptly and schedule appointments efficiently

Confirm upcoming appointments and manage the daily schedule to minimize gaps

Provide clear communication regarding treatment, policies, and next steps

Insurance & Financial Coordination

Verify dental insurance benefits and eligibility

Explain coverage, co-pays, and estimated out-of-pocket costs to patients

Collect payments at time of service and post transactions accurately

Assist patients with payment options and financing when needed

Scheduling & Production Support

Maintain a productive, goal-oriented schedule

Fill cancellations and openings to support daily production goals

Coordinate with clinical team to ensure smooth patient flow

Administrative Duties

Enter and update patient information accurately in practice management software

Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence

Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations

Support office metrics related to production, collections, and patient retention

Qualifications

Previous dental or medical front office experience preferred

Knowledge of dental insurance plans (PPO, HMO, Denti-Cal/Medicaid a plus)

Strong customer service and communication skills

Comfortable discussing financial information with patients

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Experience with dental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, etc.) preferred

Key Skills & Traits

Friendly, professional, and compassionate demeanor

Strong phone and scheduling skills

Team player with a positive attitude

Reliable and punctual

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Candidates will have a minimum of two years of experience in a dental healthcare office or fast-paced, highly interactive customer service environment.

About Dental Views

Dental Views is your smile solution for major dental procedures with convenient locations throughout Southern California and Arizona. They are dedicated to clinical excellence and pride themselves on providing a warm, caring, and comfortable experience for all patients.