Dental Receptionist

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Job Summary
We are a well-established private dental practice in Marina del Rey seeking an experienced Dental Front Office Coordinator to join our team.

We are looking for someone with prior dental front office experience who is confident with scheduling, patient communication, insurance verification, and collecting patient payments. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, personable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for our patients.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a stable, long-term position in a friendly private practice.

Responsibilities
Answer phones and schedule patient appointments
Greet, check in, and check out patients
Collect copays, patient balances, and other payments
Verify dental insurance eligibility and benefits and accurately enter insurance information
Manage appointment confirmations, cancellations, and schedule changes
Help maintain a productive schedule and fill openings when cancellations occur
Communicate treatment estimates and financial information clearly and professionally
Maintain accurate patient information and records
Provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with patients
Work closely with the dentist and clinical team to keep the daily schedule running smoothly
Occasionally assist with back-office support as needed, including cleaning and turning over treatment rooms, disinfecting dental chairs and surfaces, and instrument sterilization
Qualifications
Previous dental front office experience required
Familiarity with dental terminology, scheduling, and dental insurance verification
Comfortable discussing treatment costs and collecting patient payments
Strong phone and patient communication skills
Dependable and punctual
Organized with strong attention to detail
Able to multitask and prioritize effectively
Professional, friendly, and team-oriented
Willing to assist with basic back-office support and sterilization when needed
Comfortable learning and following established office systems, infection-control procedures, and protocols
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping patients, works well as part of a team, and is interested in becoming a long-term member of our practice.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to occasionally assist with treatment room turnover, disinfection, and instrument sterilization when needed?

Do you have experience verifying dental insurance eligibility and benefits?

Experience:
Dental receptionist: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (Required)
Work Location: In person