Dental Front Office Assistant
Full-Time | $15–25/hour
We are a small, private pediatric dental office in San Antonio seeking a reliable, organized, and friendly Front Office Assistant to join our team. Our practice serves children with a wide range of unique medical and health conditions in a calm, welcoming, family-centered environment.
We are looking for someone who is punctual, trustworthy, a strong communicator, and a true team player. Our office culture is built on teamwork. We are laid-back yet professional, efficient, and built on transparency and positive energy. The right candidate will naturally align with our calm, home-like atmosphere.
We are not just hiring for experience, we are hiring for character, energy, and alignment with our mission. If you are looking for more than "just a job" and want to be part of a practice that values transparency, efficiency, teamwork, and genuine connection with families, we would love to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and families with a warm, friendly, and professional attitude
- Answer and manage incoming phone calls
- Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments
- Verify insurance eligibility and benefits
- Check patients in and out while maintaining accurate records
- Collect payments and explain financial policies when needed
- Respond to emails, text messages, and patient inquiries
- Help coordinate patient flow with the clinical team
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front office
- Assist with general administrative tasks and support the team as needed
Requirements
- Dental office experience
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Reliable transportation
- Monday–Friday availability
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Preferred (Not Required)
- Pediatric dental experience
- Experience working with children
- Experience working with children with unique medical and health conditions
- Bilingual (Spanish a plus)
- Experience with Open Dental software
- Experience verifying dental insurance and coordinating treatment
If you value teamwork, initiative, and being part of a positive, efficient practice culture, we would love to connect with you.
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked with children previously?
- Have you worked with children with special needs previously?
Experience:
- Dental office: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
