Patient Coordinator / Front Desk — $20-$22/hour + Benefits Lakewood Dental | Bristol, CT Lakewood Dental is looking for a friendly, organized, and patient-focused Patient Coordinator to join our growing private dental practice in Bristol, CT.
Competitive Pay:
$20-$22/hour Compensation is based on experience and qualifications . $20-$22/hour Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply! No dental office experience? That's okay — we will train the right person. Full training provided for dental office procedures, scheduling, insurance, and practice systems Employer contribution toward medical insurance 401(k) with 4% employer match Monday-Thursday schedule 32-36 hours per week No Fridays or weekends Supportive and respectful team environment Modern digital dental office Long-term growth opportunity About the Position The Patient Coordinator is an important part of our practice and the first point of contact for many of our patients. You do not need to know everything on day one. We are happy to train a motivated person who is friendly, dependable, organized, and willing to learn.
Responsibilities include:
Greeting and checking patients in and out Answering phones and responding to patient inquiries Scheduling and confirming appointments Learning and verifying dental insurance benefits Collecting copayments and patient balances Posting payments accurately Presenting treatment plans and discussing financial options Following up with patients regarding unscheduled treatment Maintaining accurate patient records Coordinating closely with the dentist, hygienist, and clinical team Helping ensure smooth daily office operations Qualifications Friendly, professional, and dependable Excellent customer service and communication skills Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Comfortable working with patients and the dental team Willingness to learn new skills and systems Dental office experience is helpful but NOT required Dental insurance experience is a plus Experience with Open Dental is a plus Why Join Lakewood Dental? We are a private dental practice that values our team and provides a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace . If you are new to dentistry, don't worry — we'll teach you. We're looking for the right person with a great attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn. We offer competitive pay, medical benefits, a 4-day Monday-Thursday schedule, no weekends, and opportunities to grow with our practice. If you're friendly, dependable, organized, and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you! Apply through Indeed today.
Lakewood Dental Bristol, CT Pay:
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 - 36.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan