Dental Front Office Coordinator - Irvine Dentistry - Irvine, CA

About the Position We are looking for a warm, friendly, and dependable Dental Front Office Coordinator to join our small, patient-focused dental practice. This is an important role in our office. You'll often be the first person a patient speaks with on the phone and the first person they see when they walk through our door. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people, communicates well, and wants to help create an exceptional experience for every patient. Dental front-office experience is preferred, but we're willing to train the right person. Personality, reliability, and a willingness to learn are just as important to us as experience. Both full-time and part-time candidates are welcome to apply. What You'll Do You'll help manage the day-to-day patient experience and front-office operations, including: Answering phones and helping patients with questions Scheduling and confirming appointments Greeting patients and managing check-in and check-out Verifying dental insurance eligibility and benefits Reviewing treatment plans, insurance estimates, and out-of-pocket costs with patients Helping patients understand payment and financing options Following up with patients regarding recommended treatment and helping them get scheduled Collecting patient payments Maintaining accurate patient information and records Communicating with insurance companies as needed Working closely with Dr. Lee and the rest of the team to keep the day running smoothly You’ll also have the opportunity to cross-train as a dental assistant if desired, making this a great opportunity for someone who would like to expand their skills and learn both the front-office and clinical sides of a dental practice. What We're Looking For Required: A warm, friendly, and welcoming personality Comfortable talking with people both in person and over the phone Excellent communication and customer-service skills Reliable and punctual Organized and attentive to detail Comfortable learning new systems and responsibilities A positive, team-oriented attitude Preferred, but not required: 1+ year of front-office experience in a dental practice Experience verifying dental insurance benefits Experience reviewing treatment plans and discussing costs with patients Experience with Eaglesoft or another dental practice-management system Why Irvine Dentistry? We're a small, established private dental practice that believes dentistry should be personal. Unlike many high-volume dental offices, our patients spend more time directly with their dentist. The dentist performs cleanings as well as exams, allowing her to get to know her patients and provide consistent, individualized care. We want our front office to reflect that same philosophy. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting to know patients, making people feel comfortable, and being part of a practice where relationships matter. Schedule, Compensation & Benefits Full-time or part-time positions available Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM $22–$25 per hour , depending on experience $1,000 signing bonus after 90 days of employment Dental cleanings and treatment provided through the practice Paid sick leave in accordance with California requirements Training and opportunity to cross-train as a dental assistant If you're friendly, dependable, enjoy working with people, and would like to grow with a small dental practice where patients are treated like people rather than numbers, we'd love to hear from you. Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: Dental insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid training Work Location: In person

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