Dental Front Desk Receptionist / Patient Care Coordinator
Location: Toms River, NJ
Pay: $22.00–$30.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Part-Time with Opportunity to Transition to Full-Time
Expected Hours: 20–40 hours per week
Join a Modern Private Dental Practice
We are seeking a friendly, organized, and motivated Dental Front Desk Receptionist / Patient Care Coordinator to join a brand-new, modern private dental practice in Toms River, NJ.
This is a unique opportunity to become one of the first members of our team and help build an exceptional patient experience from the ground up. We are committed to providing outstanding customer service, high-quality dentistry, and a welcoming environment for every patient who walks through our doors.
We are looking for someone who is warm, professional, detail-oriented, dependable, and genuinely enjoys making patients feel welcomed and cared for.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and provide exceptional customer service
- Answer incoming phone calls and schedule appointments
- Verify dental insurance benefits and eligibility
- Check patients in and out efficiently
- Collect patient payments and explain financial arrangements
- Coordinate and optimize the daily schedule
- Confirm appointments and follow up with patients
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Assist with administrative duties to ensure smooth daily operations
- Work closely with the doctor and clinical team to deliver an outstanding patient experience
Qualifications
- 1+ year of dental front desk experience preferred
- Experience with dental insurance verification, scheduling, and patient communication is highly preferred
- Experience with dental practice management software is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Professional appearance and positive attitude
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Candidates with exceptional customer service experience and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee dental benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Performance-based bonuses
- Opportunities for advancement
- Positive, supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow into a full-time position as the practice expands
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a front desk position—it's an opportunity to help shape a new private practice from day one. We value teamwork, professionalism, kindness, and creating an exceptional patient experience from the very first phone call.
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your work is appreciated, your ideas matter, and your career can grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of something special!
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
