Dental Front Office

We’re Hiring! Are you passionate about helping individuals from various socioeconomic, racial, and cultural backgrounds improve their health and well‑being? Do you want to work for a nonprofit organization that values its staff, offers great benefits, and invests in your growth? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you! We are looking for dedicated individuals ready to grow their skills and career.

Read on to learn more about this exciting role. You must be willing to work out of both the Santa Barbara and Carpinteria offices.

• Status
  :
  Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt
• Schedule
  :
  Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Salary Range
  : $21.00 - $25.50/hour (This is the full salary range for the position, not the starting pay range; starting pay is based on experience and internal equity.)
• Location
  :
  In person, must be willing to work out of both the Santa Barbara clinic and Carpinteria clinic, as assigned.

• Check and process telephone messages continuously.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date registration data by entering information on the same day.
• Interact professionally with individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Review insurance details and billing concerns with patients.
• Prepare new patient records and ensure existing charts are complete with current forms and demographics.
• Confirm upcoming appointments via automated systems or direct communication, schedule follow‑ups, and contact patients with missed appointments.
• Enter client information into an electronic health record system and maintain precise documentation.
• Ensure all registration, notices, and consent forms are completed, signed, and sent to Medical Records for electronic scanning.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution.

• Experience in a medical or dental clinic
• English and Spanish fluency is required

At American Indian Health & Services, we offer a robust benefits package, including:

• 14 paid holidays per year
• PTO: 5.5 hours accrued per pay period, accrual rate increases with seniority
• 100% employer‑paid employee‑only coverage for medical (Blue Shield HMO or PPO), dental, vision, life and long‑term disability plans (eligible the first of the month after hire)
• 401(k) with 4% employer matching (eligible after 90 days)
• Paid AAA membership (eligible after 90 days)
• Continuing education opportunities and on‑the‑job training

Join our team and make a difference!

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Are you able to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday?
• Are you able to commute to both the Carpinteria and Santa Barbara offices?

• Medical/Dental front office: 1 year (Required)

• Spanish (Required)

In person