Dental Front Desk Assistant

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join Houston Oral Healthcare Specialists and Help Create Healthy, Confident Smiles!

Are you an experienced Dental Front Office Professional who enjoys helping patients and thrives in a fast-paced dental practice? Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Dental Front Desk Coordinator to be the first point of contact for our patients.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in creating an exceptional patient experience while supporting a team dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality tooth replacement solutions. If you have a passion for patient care, excellent communication skills, and experience working in a dental office, we'd love to meet you!

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day
• Work alongside experienced dentists and dental professionals
• Comprehensive new hire training and onboarding provided

As our Dental Front Desk Coordinator
, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding customer service while ensuring the daily operations of the front office run efficiently.

• Welcome patients with professionalism and compassion while creating an exceptional first impression.
• Check patients in and out while maintaining an efficient patient flow.
• Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments.
• Answer incoming calls and respond to patient inquiries regarding treatment, scheduling, pricing, financing, and office policies.
• Verify and maintain accurate patient records using Dentrix
  .
• Process payments, collect balances, and reconcile daily transactions.
• Discuss financing options, including Care Credit
  , when appropriate.
• Assist patients with insurance documentation and claim information.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Follow up with prospective patients and encourage scheduling.
• Order and maintain office supplies and administrative materials.
• Support office operations by preparing reports and administrative paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.
• Assist the clinical team with chairside support when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the practice.

• 2+ years of dental front office or dental receptionist experience required
• Previous experience scheduling patients in a dental practice
• Knowledge of dental terminology, treatment planning, and patient scheduling
• Experience managing the full dental insurance process, including insurance verification, benefit review, claim submission, pre-authorizations, payment posting, claim follow-up, and patient financial communication
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental office
• Positive attitude with a team-first mindset
• Chairside assisting or oral surgery experience is a plus but not required

• Friendly, professional, and compassionate
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Dependable, motivated, and eager to grow within a successful dental practice