Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job in Simi Valley, CA

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Full-Time | Temporary | Private Practice | Monday–Friday | Immediate Opening
Our established private dental practice has proudly served the community since 2007, and we are looking for an experienced Temporary Front Office Assistant to join our team immediately to help us out during another staff member's maternity leave.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a professional, patient-centered environment and is comfortable managing the daily responsibilities of a busy dental front office. The position is temporary to help support our practice during a staffing transition.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Monday–Friday
- 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- No evenings or weekends
Responsibilities
- Welcome and check in patients with warmth and professionalism
- Answer incoming phone calls and schedule appointments
- Verify insurance eligibility and update patient information
- Confirm appointments and manage the daily schedule
- Collect patient payments and maintain accurate records
- Assist patients with forms and general questions
- Coordinate with the clinical team to ensure an exceptional patient experience
- Perform general administrative and front office duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of one year of experience working in a dental office is required.
To respect both your time and ours:
- Applicants without at least one year of dental office experience will not be considered.
The ideal candidate is:
- Friendly, professional, and dependable
- Organized with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- An excellent communicator with outstanding customer service skills
- A positive team player who enjoys helping patients feel welcome
Experience with dental practice management software (such as Open Dental or similar) is preferred.
About Our Practice
We are a well-established, four-operatory private practice with a reputation for providing exceptional patient care. We value professionalism, teamwork, and treating every patient with kindness and respect.
Why Join Us?
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Supportive and respectful team environment
- Opportunity to work in an established private practice
- Gain valuable experience while making an immediate impact
If you are an experienced dental front office professional who enjoys providing exceptional service and wants to contribute to a team that values excellence, we encourage you to apply today.
We are hiring immediately and look forward to hearing from qualified candidates.
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