full-time 21 days ago
Dental Receptionist
Pediatric Dentistry LLC
Homestead, FL 33032
17/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Open Dental Software
Job Description
Privately owned pediatric dental practice in Homestead, FL seeks a full-time dental receptionist. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for patient care, we’d love to hear from you!
Who We’re Looking For:
1+ year experience working in a dental office or in a similar role
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required
Personable, friendly, and great at multitasking
Experience with Open Dental is a plus!
Displays strong interpersonal skills and has a strong customer service mindset
Flexible, committed, fun, team focused and great listener who can related with people
Responsibilities
Greet and check in patients in a warm, professional manner
Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage the calendar
Verifying insurance, collect co-pays or balances and handling patient check-in/out
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure smooth front office operations
Communicate with dental assistants, hygienists, and dentist to ensure seamless care
Ensure a clean and welcoming reception area
Provide customer support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly
Support office management functions to enhance overall efficiency
Check voicemail on a daily basis
Please note: this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.
Qualifications
1+ year experience in a dental or medical office preferred
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and doctors.
Ability to handle patient inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a professional and empathetic manner
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Effective time management skills to prioritize responsibilities efficiently
Experience in customer service or administrative roles is highly desirable
Strong typing skills along with attention to detail for accurate data entry and filing processes
Building and maintaining a positive, welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Familiarity with dental software (Open Dental) is a plus
Ability to manage several duties at once (e.g., answering phones, greeting patients, managing paperwork)
Handling high patient volumes, especially during busy times, with ease
Helping out with additional tasks in the office when needed
Strong organizational skills
Professional appearance and positive attitude
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, walking for much of the day
Manual dexterity: lifting up to 30 pounds (may exceed this amount at times in emergency patient situations)
Bending and reaching
Hours & Compensation
Full-time (approx. 35–40 hours/week),
Must be available to work some Saturdays 8AM-2PM
Why Join Us?
Beautiful modern office environment with a friendly and welcoming team!
High end practice that values patient care and quality over quantity.
On-site parking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Who We’re Looking For:
1+ year experience working in a dental office or in a similar role
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required
Personable, friendly, and great at multitasking
Experience with Open Dental is a plus!
Displays strong interpersonal skills and has a strong customer service mindset
Flexible, committed, fun, team focused and great listener who can related with people
Responsibilities
Greet and check in patients in a warm, professional manner
Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage the calendar
Verifying insurance, collect co-pays or balances and handling patient check-in/out
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure smooth front office operations
Communicate with dental assistants, hygienists, and dentist to ensure seamless care
Ensure a clean and welcoming reception area
Provide customer support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly
Support office management functions to enhance overall efficiency
Check voicemail on a daily basis
Please note: this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.
Qualifications
1+ year experience in a dental or medical office preferred
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and doctors.
Ability to handle patient inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a professional and empathetic manner
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Effective time management skills to prioritize responsibilities efficiently
Experience in customer service or administrative roles is highly desirable
Strong typing skills along with attention to detail for accurate data entry and filing processes
Building and maintaining a positive, welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Familiarity with dental software (Open Dental) is a plus
Ability to manage several duties at once (e.g., answering phones, greeting patients, managing paperwork)
Handling high patient volumes, especially during busy times, with ease
Helping out with additional tasks in the office when needed
Strong organizational skills
Professional appearance and positive attitude
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, walking for much of the day
Manual dexterity: lifting up to 30 pounds (may exceed this amount at times in emergency patient situations)
Bending and reaching
Hours & Compensation
Full-time (approx. 35–40 hours/week),
Must be available to work some Saturdays 8AM-2PM
Why Join Us?
Beautiful modern office environment with a friendly and welcoming team!
High end practice that values patient care and quality over quantity.
On-site parking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Computer operation
• English
• Spanish
• Microsoft Excel
• Typing
• Interpersonal skills
• Medical scheduling
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Managing patient records
• English
• Spanish
• Microsoft Excel
• Typing
• Interpersonal skills
• Medical scheduling
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Managing patient records
About Pediatric Dentistry LLC
Main Street Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics specializes in providing dental care for children. Their focus is on creating a positive and comfortable experience for young patients to promote good oral health habits from a young age.