Front Desk Receptionist

Description First impressions matter—especially in a dental office. We're looking for a warm, organized, and detail-oriented Front Desk Receptionist to be the face of a busy and well-established dental practice in Encinitas. If you enjoy creating a welcoming environment, thrive on keeping things running smoothly, and can juggle phones, schedules, and patient needs with ease, this could be a great fit. You'll play a key role in ensuring patients feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they walk in to the moment they leave. What You'll Do + Greet patients and create a friendly, professional first impression + Manage appointment scheduling, confirmations, and rescheduling + Answer phones, respond to patient inquiries, and route calls appropriately + Verify insurance coverage and assist with basic billing questions + Process patient check-in and check-out, including collecting payments + Maintain accurate patient records within dental software systems + Coordinate with dental assistants and hygienists to ensure smooth daily flow + Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and email correspondence + Support a clean, organized, and efficient front office environment Requirements + One to three years of front desk or administrative experience (dental preferred) + Strong communication and customer service skills + Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment + Basic knowledge of insurance verification and scheduling systems + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software Preferred Qualifications + Experience with dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft) + Familiarity with dental terminology and procedures + Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .