Dental Front Desk Coordinator
Bright Direction Dental · Addison, IL · 1 mo ago
Administrative$22–$24/hrPart-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily front office operations.
- Participate in training and onboarding new front desk team members.
- Ensure compliance with all front office policies, procedures, and service standards.
- Provide exceptional customer service and resolve patient questions and concerns.
- Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments based on provider availability.
- Manage appointment reminders, cancellations, rescheduling, and recall appointments.
- Follow up on unscheduled treatment plans to support case acceptance and schedule utilization.
- Maintain accurate patient records and oversee patient registration, check-in, and check-out processes.
- Verify insurance eligibility and benefits prior to treatment.
- Submit and track insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims as needed.
- Manage billing, accounts receivable, and collection efforts, including aged receivables.
- Participate in fostering a positive, professional, and patient-focused office environment.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a dental front desk role required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and insurance processes.
- Proficiency with dental practice management software and general office applications.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 15-30 pounds occasionally.
Benefits
- Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as access to a variety of voluntary benefits.
- Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off and holiday pay.
- Part-time employees working 16+ hours per week are eligible for paid time off.
- All employees may participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes a company match.
Schedule
Monday through Friday
1 Saturday per month
Pay
$22-24/hr