Cross-Trained Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator

Cross-Trained Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator

First Choice Dental Center | Louisville, KY

We are looking for a dependable, friendly, and motivated team member who can work in a flexible role between dental assisting and the front office.

This is a great position for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be involved in both the clinical and administrative sides of a dental practice. Depending on the needs of the office, you may spend part of your day assisting the dentist and another part helping at the front desk.

What You'll Do

Dental Assisting

• Assist the dentist during general dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for procedures
• Take dental X-rays
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection-control protocols
• Turn over treatment rooms efficiently
• Maintain dental supplies and operatory organization
• Help keep the clinical schedule running smoothly

Front Office

• Greet and check patients in and out
• Answer incoming phone calls
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Help maintain a productive patient schedule
• Collect patient payments
• Assist with insurance verification and other administrative tasks
• Communicate treatment and appointment information clearly and professionally
• Help provide an excellent patient experience from the first phone call through checkout

Who We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is:

• Friendly, professional, and comfortable communicating with patients
• Dependable and punctual
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable multitasking in a busy dental office
• Willing to learn and take initiative
• A team player who is happy helping wherever needed
• Comfortable transitioning between front-office and clinical responsibilities

Previous dental experience is preferred, especially experience in dental assisting. We are willing to train on front office duties.

Experience with dental practice-management software, dental insurance, scheduling, treatment coordination, or dental assisting is a plus.

Schedule

Full Time

Typical schedule: Tuesday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

Compensation

$20-25 per hour, depending on dental experience and ability to work in both clinical and front-office roles.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Employee/family dental benefits
• Retirement plan / 401(k)
• Bonus opportunities

Why Join Us?

We are a patient-focused dental practice looking for someone who wants to become a valuable, long-term member of our team. Because this is a cross-trained position, you'll have the opportunity to develop skills in both patient care and dental-office operations.

If you're positive, dependable, enjoy working with people, and like having variety in your workday, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person