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VOL. XLV · NO. 3 · THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 The Premium Career Edition · Job Listing Est. 2022
FULL_TIME Posted today
MP Medical Practice · Washington

Dental Receptionist

Location
Washington, District Of Columbia
Compensation
$28.00/hr
Employment
FULL_TIME
Posted
today

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:15am-4:15pm 
Parking: if the candidate is planning to drive, they are responsible for covering the cost of parking. The garage at the office building is $13 day. Monthly parking is $280 + tax ($308). There are other parking garage options around too.

Job Requirements: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required 
  • At least 1-2 years of dental reception experience required 
  • Experience working in a dental office a plus 
  • EMR experience
  • They work on TDO (endodontic specific EMR) 
  • Must have consistent work history 
  • Knowledge of appointment scheduling 
  • Experience of answering a high volume of patients’ calls 
  • Strong technical computer skills 
  • Experience checking patients in/out and processing payments 

Position Overview:

  • Greets visitors and patients entering the practice and alerts appropriate staff of patient arrivals.
  • Answers telephone, routes calls, provides information, and takes messages in accordance with practice procedures.
  • Schedules and adjusts patient appointments to maximize the patient
  • Establishes, maintains and keeps patient files and records up to date (i.e. address, phone number, insurance information, etc.).
  • Communicates with patients regarding financial options. Reconciles financial records by receiving and recording patient payments.
  • Prepares correspondence, memos, and other documents, as requested by doctors.
  • Uses computer, fax, or courier service to transmit information or documents when requested.
  • Keeps the front desk and reception areas clean.
  • Performs necessary duties associated with checking patients in and out.
  • Produces the doctor’s call list and provides to the doctor each day, as necessary.
  • Calls patients the day before to remind them of a scheduled appointment time, or monitors the automatic communication system and maintains accuracy.
  • Adheres to all safety and health regulations.
  • Monitors the schedule regularly, adjusts the schedule as necessary, and reschedules patients as needed.
  • Keeps staff and doctor informed of scheduling problems, issues or concerns
  • Organizes daily charts and provides to clinical staff for review.
  • Registers new patients, provides necessary paperwork (welcome letter, HIPAA documents), and insures all required documents are completed by the patient.
  • Prepares patient financial action plans.
  • Researches patient insurance benefits on diagnosed treatment.
  • Coordinates patient financial arrangements according to the financial policy.
  • Maintains appropriate financial documentation, including signed financial agreements if financing treatment.
  • Records patient financial discussions.
  • Arranges the patient’s treatment-planning schedule and books appointments.
  • Monitors payments to ensure treatment financing is followed through appropriately.
  • Reviews patient charts for any incomplete treatment.
    Verifies charts have complete insurance information.

  • Estimates costs of treatment provided. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of appointment coordinator procedures.
  • Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including: telephones, calculators, copiers, fax, computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management software).
  • Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations.
  • Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients.
  • Maintain confidence with the patient regarding abilities of doctors and staff.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with management, internal doctors, staff, patients, and referring doctors.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently.
  • Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.
  • Ability to greet visitors professionally and courteously.
  • Ability to work cohesively as a team.

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