Dental Receptionist Jobs
Dental Receptionist jobs are open across general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and multi-specialty group practices, from entry-level front desk roles to lead receptionist and office coordinator positions, with specializations in patient scheduling, insurance verification, and treatment plan billing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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PAY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND NEGOTIABLE. DENTAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE A MUST!
We are looking for someone with dental experience who can work the front desk, verify insurance, and help with business office duties!!!
Established dental office for 60 years in south suburbs is looking for a billing/business front office specialist. We are a PPO/FFS office. We utilize eaglesoft software.
The ideal candidate should be friendly, organized, motivated and detail-oriented. We are looking for someone to represent our office in a positive manner to create a comfortable, and professional environment. Good communication is a must. Applicants must display outstanding customer service.
Job Type: F/T
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely invoices to clients
- Review and verify billing data and ensure all necessary documentation is included
- Resolve billing discrepancies and issues with clients
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and complete billing information
- Maintain billing records and documentation
- Assist in month-end closing activities related to billing
Skills:
- Strong understanding of financial concepts and principles
- Knowledge of public accounting practices and procedures
- Proficient in data entry and attention to detail
- Familiarity with technical accounting and coding standards
- Excellent customer service skills to interact with clients and resolve inquiries
- Experience in preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts
- Strong negotiation skills to address payment disputes or overdue accounts
- Proficiency in using accounting software for billing purposes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental clinic: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
PAY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND NEGOTIABLE. DENTAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE A MUST!
We are looking for someone with dental experience who can work the front desk, verify insurance, and help with business office duties!!!
Established dental office for 60 years in south suburbs is looking for a billing/business front office specialist. We are a PPO/FFS office. We utilize eaglesoft software.
The ideal candidate should be friendly, organized, motivated and detail-oriented. We are looking for someone to represent our office in a positive manner to create a comfortable, and professional environment. Good communication is a must. Applicants must display outstanding customer service.
Job Type: F/T
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely invoices to clients
- Review and verify billing data and ensure all necessary documentation is included
- Resolve billing discrepancies and issues with clients
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and complete billing information
- Maintain billing records and documentation
- Assist in month-end closing activities related to billing
Skills:
- Strong understanding of financial concepts and principles
- Knowledge of public accounting practices and procedures
- Proficient in data entry and attention to detail
- Familiarity with technical accounting and coding standards
- Excellent customer service skills to interact with clients and resolve inquiries
- Experience in preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts
- Strong negotiation skills to address payment disputes or overdue accounts
- Proficiency in using accounting software for billing purposes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental clinic: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dental receptionist jobs.
- Experience with dental practice management software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft
- Proficiency in scheduling, rescheduling, and confirming patient appointments
- Knowledge of dental insurance billing, verification, and claims processing
- Strong phone etiquette and multi-line phone system experience
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of front-office experience
Tips for Your Dental Receptionist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each practice type
A general dentistry office and an oral surgery center look for different things. Highlight insurance verification for high-volume practices, chairside coordination for specialty clinics, and multi-line phone management for group practices. Match your bullets to the setting you're targeting.
List your dental software by name
Hiring managers scan for specific platforms like Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental. If you've used any of these, name them prominently in your skills section rather than writing 'dental practice management software,' which tells them nothing useful.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dental receptionist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for insurance scenario questions
Practices routinely test candidates on benefits breakdowns and claim submissions during interviews. Refresh your understanding of co-pays, deductibles, and coordination of benefits before you go in, so you can answer confidently rather than vaguely.
Address gaps with front-office transferable work
If your recent experience is in medical, veterinary, or spa reception rather than dental, name it directly in your cover letter and map the overlap: patient intake, HIPAA compliance, and scheduling workflows transfer cleanly and should not be buried.
Follow up within three business days
Small and mid-size dental offices often hire on gut feel and speed. A brief, specific follow-up referencing your conversation with the office manager or what you learned about the practice keeps you top of mind without being pushy.
Dental Receptionist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dental receptionists?
The companies hiring the most dental receptionists right now include Dental Care Alliance, Advanced Dental Management, and Archway Dental, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Group dental service organizations and multi-location practices tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many dental receptionist jobs are remote?
About 0% of dental receptionist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most duties require an in-office presence for patient check-in and chairside coordination. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include dental insurance billing, prior authorization follow-up, and patient appointment confirmation for larger group practices.
How do you become a dental receptionist?
You become a dental receptionist by building front-office experience, learning dental-specific software, and understanding dental insurance basics. Start with any medical or administrative reception role to develop patient-facing skills, then seek out a dental office that will train on their software. Completing a short dental assisting or medical billing course strengthens your candidacy considerably when you have no direct dental background.
Can you get hired as a dental receptionist with no experience?
Yes, entry-level dental receptionist roles exist, and many small practices prefer to train candidates themselves rather than pay for experienced hires. Your best approach is to emphasize any customer-facing or administrative work, demonstrate familiarity with scheduling software, and mention any coursework in healthcare administration or billing. Volunteering at a community dental clinic also gives you a concrete line on your resume.
What does the dental receptionist interview process look like?
Most dental receptionist interviews involve an initial phone screen with the office manager, followed by an in-person visit where you may meet the dentist and walk through the front desk area. Expect scenario questions on handling a double-booked schedule, managing an upset patient, or explaining a co-pay. Some practices ask you to demonstrate basic navigation in their scheduling software before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to dental receptionist jobs?
You can find and apply to dental receptionist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and preferred practice type, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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