Front Desk Coordinator

Posted 3 Days Ago
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10065, New York, NY, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Healthtech • Professional Services
The Role
Serve as the first point of contact for pediatric patients and families. Manage check-in/out, scheduling, appointment confirmations, phone triage, insurance verification, payments, patient records, and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth daily operations and a welcoming front-office environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are a growing pediatric dental office dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, positive, and fun environment for every patient who walks through our doors.

Position Overview

The Pediatric Front Desk Coordinator is the first point of contact for patients and families, playing a key role in delivering an exceptional patient experience. This role is responsible for managing the front office, supporting scheduling and administrative functions, and ensuring a smooth flow throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities
  • Greet patients and families with a warm, friendly, and professional demeanor

  • Check patients in and out efficiently while maintaining accuracy

  • Schedule appointments and manage the daily schedule to optimize patient flow

  • Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and assist with patient needs

  • Verify insurance eligibility and update patient information

  • Collect payments, co-pays, and balances

  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

  • Coordinate with clinical team to ensure smooth transitions between front and back office

  • Manage appointment confirmations and follow-ups

  • Support overall office organization and cleanliness of the front area

    Qualifications
    • Prior dental or medical front office experience preferred (pediatric experience a plus)

    • Experience with dental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, etc.) preferred

    • Strong customer service and communication skills

    • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

    • Basic understanding of insurance verification and scheduling preferred

    • High attention to detail and organization

    • What We’re Looking For
      • Friendly, outgoing, and patient-focused personality

      • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

      • Highly organized and detail-oriented

      • Team player with a positive attitude

      • Ability to stay calm and professional in a busy environment

Skills Required

  • Prior dental or medical front office experience
  • Experience with dental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental)
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic understanding of insurance verification and scheduling
  • High attention to detail and organization
  • Friendly, outgoing, patient-focused personality and team player attitude
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The Company
350 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Vitana Pediatric and Orthodontic Partners is a dentist-led Dental Partnership Organization focused exclusively on growth-oriented Pediatric Dentists and Orthodontists. The company invests in high-quality owner-dentists who have built successful practices, providing them with the capital, tools, and resources to advance their professional and financial growth while allowing them to retain full clinical autonomy as CEOs of their practices.

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