Dental Front Desk Receptionist

Sunset Point Dental | Clearwater, FL

Job Description

Sunset Point Dental is looking for a reliable, organized, and personable Dental Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. We are looking for someone who can confidently handle front desk responsibilities, provide excellent patient service, and assist with daily administrative tasks to help keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable multitasking, and able to work independently while collaborating with the Office Manager and the rest of the team.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls and assist patients with questions and appointment requests.
• Schedule, confirm, reschedule, and manage patient appointments.
• Greet patients and handle check-in and check-out.
• Respond to patient texts, emails, and other communications.
• Update patient records and maintain accurate information in the dental software.
• Assist with dental insurance verification and related administrative tasks.
• Collect patient payments and process transactions.
• Send appointment reminders and follow up with patients as needed.
• Assist with filing, data entry, document preparation, and general office organization.
• Support the Office Manager with daily administrative responsibilities and special tasks as needed.
• Help maintain an organized, professional, and welcoming front desk.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using computers, email, and office software.
• Able to multitask and manage responsibilities independently.
• Dependable, professional, and willing to learn.
• Previous receptionist, administrative, or customer service experience preferred.
• Dental office experience is a plus but not required.
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

Schedule

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Lunch break: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Wednesdays and weekends off.

Who We're Looking For

We want someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, stays organized, communicates professionally, and can keep the front desk running smoothly throughout the day. The right candidate will be comfortable handling routine front desk duties independently while working closely with the Office Manager to support the needs of the office.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking

Work Location: In person