Dental Office Receptionist
Affinity Dental Management · Smithtown, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrative$20/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings using for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. Include only sections with real specific content.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro paragraph: "Be the First Smile Patients See | Dental Receptionist - Smithtown, NY At Now Dental of Suffolk, a great patient experience begins long before treatment - it starts with the first phone call, the first welcome, and a front office team that makes every interaction feel organized, professional, and personal. Our established, multi-specialty practice in Smithtown, NY is looking for an experienced Dental Receptionist to join our team. We're seeking someone who understands the pace of a busy dental office, enjoys connecting with patients, and can confidently manage scheduling, front desk responsibilities, and patient coordination while keeping the day running smoothly. If you're dependable, personable, organized, and ready to become an important part of a collaborative dental team, we'd love to meet you."
That's about the role.
- "Why Join Now Dental of Suffolk?" then bullet list: Competitive Pay: Starting at $20+/hour, based on experience; Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage; Generous Time Off: 3 weeks PTO + paid holidays; Full-Time, Consistent Schedule: Predictable weekday hours with only 1-2 Saturdays per month; Modern Practice: Work in a 9-operatory, multi-specialty office with digital technology and Denticon; Career Growth: Opportunities to expand your dental front-office skills and grow within the practice and Affinity Dental Management; Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced clinical and administrative professionals who value teamwork and excellent patient care.
- Then "Schedule Full-Time Monday-Friday | 9AM-6PM Saturday | 8AM-2PM, 1-2 Saturdays per month"
- Then "About Our Practice Now Dental of Suffolk 496 Smithtown Bypass, Suite 300, Smithtown, NY 11787 Our modern, multi-specialty practice serves patients throughout Smithtown, Suffolk County, and Long Island. With 9 operatories, Denticon digital charting, off-street parking, and advanced dental technology, our team is equipped to provide comprehensive care in a welcoming and efficient environment."
- Then "What You’ll Do" list of duties.
- Then "What We’re Looking For" list of requirements.
- Then "Bring Your Front Office Experience Somewhere It Matters" paragraph.
- Then "Ready to make a difference in every patient's experience? Apply today to join Now Dental of Suffolk!" (application instruction, should be removed per instruction: remove application instructions). So we should drop that line.
- Then "Now Dental of Suffolk is a proud affiliate of Affinity Dental Management, an equal opportunity employer..." (EEO boilerplate, remove).
- Then "Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background, reference, and employment verification requirements." (maybe also boilerplate, remove).
- Then list of keywords in braces: {Dental Receptionist, ...} (maybe metadata, drop).
Thus we need sections: About the role (intro), Responsibilities (What You’ll Do), Requirements/Qualifications (What We’re Looking For), Benefits (Comprehensive Benefits etc), Pay (Competitive Pay), Schedule (Full-Time Monday-Friday...), maybe also "About Our Practice" could be part of About the role or separate? The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We can choose which headings to include based on content. We have content for About the role (intro), Responsibilities, Requirements (What We’re Looking For), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Also maybe "About Our Practice" could be part of About the role or separate "About the practice". Not in list but could be included as "About the practice". However instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine About the role and About Our Practice into one "About the role" section? But they are distinct: intro about role and practice description. Might be okay to have two sections: About the role and About the practice. But the instruction only gave examples; we can use other headings if needed, but better to stick to given headings. We could put practice description under About the role as well.
Thus sections:
for section headings. Use
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. Include only sections with real specific content.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro paragraph: "Be the First Smile Patients See | Dental Receptionist - Smithtown, NY At Now Dental of Suffolk, a great patient experience begins long before treatment - it starts with the first phone call, the first welcome, and a front office team that makes every interaction feel organized, professional, and personal. Our established, multi-specialty practice in Smithtown, NY is looking for an experienced Dental Receptionist to join our team. We're seeking someone who understands the pace of a busy dental office, enjoys connecting with patients, and can confidently manage scheduling, front desk responsibilities, and patient coordination while keeping the day running smoothly. If you're dependable, personable, organized, and ready to become an important part of a collaborative dental team, we'd love to meet you."
That's about the role.
- "Why Join Now Dental of Suffolk?" then bullet list: Competitive Pay: Starting at $20+/hour, based on experience; Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage; Generous Time Off: 3 weeks PTO + paid holidays; Full-Time, Consistent Schedule: Predictable weekday hours with only 1-2 Saturdays per month; Modern Practice: Work in a 9-operatory, multi-specialty office with digital technology and Denticon; Career Growth: Opportunities to expand your dental front-office skills and grow within the practice and Affinity Dental Management; Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced clinical and administrative professionals who value teamwork and excellent patient care.
- Then "Schedule Full-Time Monday-Friday | 9AM-6PM Saturday | 8AM-2PM, 1-2 Saturdays per month"
- Then "About Our Practice Now Dental of Suffolk 496 Smithtown Bypass, Suite 300, Smithtown, NY 11787 Our modern, multi-specialty practice serves patients throughout Smithtown, Suffolk County, and Long Island. With 9 operatories, Denticon digital charting, off-street parking, and advanced dental technology, our team is equipped to provide comprehensive care in a welcoming and efficient environment."
- Then "What You’ll Do" list of duties.
- Then "What We’re Looking For" list of requirements.
- Then "Bring Your Front Office Experience Somewhere It Matters" paragraph.
- Then "Ready to make a difference in every patient's experience? Apply today to join Now Dental of Suffolk!" (application instruction, should be removed per instruction: remove application instructions). So we should drop that line.
- Then "Now Dental of Suffolk is a proud affiliate of Affinity Dental Management, an equal opportunity employer..." (EEO boilerplate, remove).
- Then "Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background, reference, and employment verification requirements." (maybe also boilerplate, remove).
- Then list of keywords in braces: {Dental Receptionist, ...} (maybe metadata, drop).
Thus we need sections: About the role (intro), Responsibilities (What You’ll Do), Requirements/Qualifications (What We’re Looking For), Benefits (Comprehensive Benefits etc), Pay (Competitive Pay), Schedule (Full-Time Monday-Friday...), maybe also "About Our Practice" could be part of About the role or separate? The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We can choose which headings to include based on content. We have content for About the role (intro), Responsibilities, Requirements (What We’re Looking For), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Also maybe "About Our Practice" could be part of About the role or separate "About the practice". Not in list but could be included as "About the practice". However instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine About the role and About Our Practice into one "About the role" section? But they are distinct: intro about role and practice description. Might be okay to have two sections: About the role and About the practice. But the instruction only gave examples; we can use other headings if needed, but better to stick to given headings. We could put practice description under About the role as well.
Thus sections:
About the role
intro + practice description
Responsibilities
- ...
Requirements
- ...
Benefits
- ...
Pay
Starting at $20+/hour, based on experience
Schedule
Full-Time Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM; Saturday 8AM-2PM, 1-2 Saturdays per month
We must not include headings with filler text. Ensure we preserve all substantive info. Now extract details. Intro paragraph: "Be the First Smile Patients See | Dental Receptionist - Smithtown, NY At Now Dental of Suffolk, a great patient experience begins long before treatment - it starts with the first phone call, the first welcome, and a front office team that makes every interaction feel organized, professional, and personal. Our established, multi-specialty practice in Smithtown, NY is looking for an experienced Dental Receptionist to join our team. We're seeking someone who understands the pace of a busy dental office, enjoys connecting with patients, and can confidently manage scheduling, front desk responsibilities, and patient coordination while keeping the day running smoothly. If you're dependable, personable, organized, and ready to become an important part of a collaborative dental team, we'd love to meet you." Practice description: "Now Dental of Suffolk 496 Smithtown Bypass, Suite 300, Smithtown, NY 11787 Our modern, multi-specialty practice serves patients throughout Smithtown, Suffolk County, and Long Island. With 9 operatories, Denticon digital charting, off-street parking, and advanced dental technology, our team is equipped to provide comprehensive care in a welcoming and efficient environment." Combine them. Responsibilities list (What You’ll Do): - Welcome patients and provide a friendly, professional check-in and check-out experience - Answer phones, schedule and confirm appointments, and respond to patient questions - Maintain accurate patient records and information in Denticon - Coordinate schedules and work with the clinical team to support efficient patient flow - Process payments and assist patients with basic insurance and financial questions - Help communicate treatment plans, costs, and next steps to patients - Follow up with patients regarding appointments and recommended treatment - Support daily front-office administrative tasks while maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA standards Requirements list (What We’re Looking For): - 1+ year of dental office/front desk experience required - Knowledge of dental terminology, scheduling, insurance, and patient coordination - Comfortable communicating with patients about treatment and financial information - Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills - Ability to multitask and remain composed in a busy dental environment - Professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and team-focused - Dental software experience required; Denticon experience is a plus - High school diploma or equivalent required Benefits list (Why Join Now Dental of Suffolk?): - Competitive Pay: Starting at $20+/hour, based on experience - Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage - Generous Time Off: 3 weeks PTO + paid holidays - Full-Time, Consistent Schedule: Predictable weekday hours with only 1-2 Saturdays per month - Modern Practice: Work in a 9-operatory, multi-specialty office with digital technology and Denticon - Career Growth: Opportunities to expand your dental front-office skills and grow within the practice and Affinity Dental Management - Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced clinical and administrative professionals who value teamwork and excellent patient care But we already have Pay and Schedule sections separate, so we should not duplicate them in Benefits. However the instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real specific content for it. We have Pay and Schedule content, so we will make separate sections for Pay and Schedule. For Benefits, we should include the other benefits: Comprehensive Benefits, Generous Time Off, Modern Practice, Career Growth, Supportive Team. Also maybe "Competitive Pay" is part of Pay section, not Benefits. So Benefits section will have those items. Thus Benefits list: - Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage - Generous Time Off: 3 weeks PTO + paid holidays - Modern Practice: Work in a 9-operatory, multi-specialty office with digital technology and Denticon - Career Growth: Opportunities to expand your dental front-office skills and grow within the practice and Affinity Dental Management - Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced clinical and administrative professionals who value teamwork and excellent patient care Pay section: Starting at $20+/hour, based on experience Schedule section: Full-Time Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM; Saturday 8AM-2PM, 1-2 Saturdays per month Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, etc. Now produce HTML fragment. We need to use for section headings. Use - for lists. Use
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About the role
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Be the First Smile Patients See | Dental Receptionist - Smithtown, NY At Now Dental of Suffolk, a great patient experience begins long before treatment - it starts with the first phone call, the first welcome, and a front office team that makes every interaction feel organized, professional, and personal. Our established, multi-specialty practice in Smithtown, NY is looking for an experienced Dental Receptionist to join our team. We're seeking someone who understands the pace of a busy dental office, enjoys connecting with patients, and can confidently manage scheduling, front desk responsibilities, and patient coordination while keeping the day running smoothly. If you're dependable, personable, organized, and ready to become an important part of a collaborative dental team, we'd love to meet you. Now Dental of Suffolk 496 Smithtown Bypass, Suite 300, Smithtown, NY 11787 Our modern, multi-specialty practice serves patients throughout Smithtown, Suffolk County, and Long Island. With 9 operatories, Denticon digital charting, off-street parking, and advanced dental technology, our team is equipped to provide comprehensive care in a welcoming and efficient environment.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and provide a friendly, professional check-in and check-out experience
- Answer phones, schedule and confirm appointments, and respond to patient questions
- Maintain accurate patient records and information in Denticon
- Coordinate schedules and work with the clinical team to support efficient patient flow
- Process payments and assist patients with basic insurance and financial questions
- Help communicate treatment plans, costs, and next steps to patients
- Follow up with patients regarding appointments and recommended treatment
- Support daily front-office administrative tasks while maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA standards
Requirements
- 1+ year of dental office/front desk experience required
- Knowledge of dental terminology, scheduling, insurance, and patient coordination
- Comfortable communicating with patients about treatment and financial information