DENTAL ASSISTANT / DENTAL FRONT DESK MANAGER

Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator – Full Time

Location: Lexington, KY
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in a private dental practice

Join Our Dental Team!

We are an established, busy private dental practice in Lexington, KY, seeking a friendly, dependable, and experienced Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator to join our team full-time.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical dental assisting skills, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and is comfortable working in both clinical and administrative roles.

Experience with Eaglesoft dental software and dental insurance claims is required.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Assist dentists during a variety of general dentistry and surgical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Maintain proper sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by Kentucky regulations.
• Educate patients regarding treatment and postoperative care.

Front Office & Administrative Duties

• Greet patients and provide excellent customer service.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient care.
• Verify dental insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on dental insurance claims.
• Assist with insurance estimates, billing, and patient accounts.
• Maintain accurate patient records using Eaglesoft.
• Communicate professionally with patients, insurance companies, and team members.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a private dental office.
• Proficiency with Eaglesoft dental practice management software.
• Experience processing and following up on dental insurance claims.
• Previous chairside dental assisting experience.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, organized, reliable, and team-oriented.
• Ability to transition comfortably between clinical and front-office responsibilities.

What We Offer

• Full-time, stable employment in an established private practice.
• Friendly, supportive, and professional team environment.
• Modern dental facilities and equipment.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both patient care and daily practice operations.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume through Indeed, including your dental office experience, proficiency with Eaglesoft, and experience handling dental insurance claims.

We are seeking an experienced candidate who can contribute from day one and become a valued long-term member of our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected pay per hour?
• How many years of Eaglesoft experience do you have?

Experience:

• Dental insurance claims (private practice): 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person