Dental Front Desk Receptionist - Callahan & Klein Dental - Lakewood, CO

Dental Front Desk Receptionist (Cross-Trained Backup) About Our Practice We are a private, family-focused dental practice in Lakewood, CO built on compassion, high-quality clinical care, and strong patient relationships. Our practice is primarily word-of-mouth and referral-based, meaning our team takes pride in delivering exceptional, personalized care in a supportive, drama-free work environment. Schedule & Hours Current Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (4 days/week) Growth Opportunity: Expanding to include Fridays (7:30 AM – 2:30 PM) as the practice schedule expands. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour (commensurate with dental experience) 401(k) retirement plan Stable 4-day workweek schedule Key Responsibilities Front Desk Administration (Primary Role - 95%+ of your time) Warmly greet patients, manage seamless check-in and check-out, and ensure an exceptional patient experience. Schedule, confirm, and maintain productive daily doctor and hygiene schedules. Coordinate patient treatment plans, explain dental procedures clearly, and review financial arrangements. Verify dental insurance benefits, submit claims, and collect co-pays and balances. Support smooth front-to-back office communication and daily operations. Clinical Backup (Occasional / As-Needed Only) Provide basic chairside assisting or room turnover support strictly on rare occasions when a clinical team member calls out (note: we still utilize temps for extended coverage, but value internal flexibility). Qualifications & Requirements Experience: Minimum 5 years of dental office experience (front desk emphasis required). Assisting Knowledge: Basic dental assisting knowledge and comfort stepping into an operatory for basic tasks if an unexpected call-out occurs. Software: Dentrix experience is a strong plus (willing to train the right candidate). Skills: Dependable, warm communication style, organized, and confident discussing dental procedures and insurance with patients. Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Paid time off Work Location: In person

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