Dental Receptionist
Confidential
Posted: March 11, 2026
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Quick Summary
Assist with front desk operations and greet patients, manage appointments and scheduling, and perform administrative tasks.
Required Skills
Job Description
Dental Front Desk & Receptionist
Hammond, LA
Affordable Smiles of Hammond
Summary:
Affordable Smiles is looking for positive personalities to help greet patients at our front desk and assist with other administrative.
Affordable Smiles offers competitive pay and great benefits including:
Group health insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Free life insurance
401k Plan
Monthly bonus potential
Why Join the Affordable Smiles Team?
Potential for Growth– As the company continually expands, opportunities for leadership and growth are abundant.
Full Benefit Options- Employees have access to a full range of benefits for you and your family.
Latest Technology and Systems- Offices are equipped with modern dental software and tools to ensure our staff can perform to their fullest.
Mentorship and Training- Our team of experienced leaders are focused on promoting individual growth and interests through mentorship and training opportunities.
Focus on Patient Care– The heart of all we do lies in providing the best care to our patients and making a positive impact on the daily lives of others.
Essential Functions:
Answer, screen and forward calls providing information, taking messages and scheduling appointments.
Scan documents such as referrals, new patient paperwork, and record releases into patient’s chart
Collect mail, messages and courier deliveries.
Submit all patient insurance claims and follow up as needed.
Identify and work on rejected claims.
Handle requests for additional information from insurance companies.
Work on the Medical Aging Report.
Make courtesy calls for treatment follow-up.
Monitor schedule and patients who are waiting in reception area; notify appropriate staff of patient arrival and when there has been a delay in patient seating for appointment.
Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies.
Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.
Experience and Education:
High School Diploma.
One year office experience preferred.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Sitting 80%
Standing/walking 20%
Medical, office, and lab setting.
Hearing – Must be able to hear telephonic equipment and comfortably communicate with Patients and others by telephone and in person.
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for business software, and operating office machines.