Bilingual Front Desk Receptionist (English/Spanish) - Dental Clinic

Bilingual Front Desk Receptionist (English/Spanish) - Dental Clinic Lumen Smiles Houston, TX Job Details Full-time From $12 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications Foreign language proficiency High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Be the First Smile Our Patients See Are you a warm, organized professional with a passion for patient care? Our growing, privately owned dental practice is looking for a bilingual receptionist to be the first point of contact for our Houston community. The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish, exceptionally organized, and eager to expand their dental knowledge in a supportive, patient-first environment. If you value compassion and efficiency and you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do You're the heartbeat of our office — you make patients feel welcome the moment they walk in while keeping operations running smoothly.

Your daily impact includes:

Patient advocacy: Greet every patient with a warm, professional welcome in English and Spanish, setting a positive tone for their visit

Scheduling:

Answer calls, book appointments, and manage the daily clinic calendar Financial coordination: Verify insurance coverage and help patients understand their billing and treatment plans Records management: Maintain accurate, HIPAA-compliant patient files and digital records

Collaboration:

Partner with dental assistants and hygienists to keep patient flow and transitions on time Office support: Handle emails, filing, and office supply inventory What You Bring Bilingual proficiency: Fluency in English and Spanish — reading, writing, and speaking — is required

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's a plus)

Experience:

Proven success in a front-desk or high-touch customer service role; dental or medical office experience is a strong plus Tech skills: Comfortable learning dental practice management software (e.g., Open Dental) and Microsoft Office Soft skills: A master multitasker who stays calm and professional under pressure Availability to work Saturdays (our offices are open 7 days a week) Why Join Us We aren't just looking for a receptionist — we're looking for a partner in our practice's success. As a privately owned, multi-office practice with a patient-first culture, we're committed to your growth and provide ongoing training in dental terminology, medical coding, and health information systems. If you want a vibrant environment where your development is a priority, this is the place for you. Apply today.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $12.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you fluent in both Spanish and English (including reading, writing, and speaking)? If selected for this position, when would you be available to begin? What is your expected hourly pay rate? Are you available to work Saturdays?

Work Location:

In person