Dental Front Desk Coordinator- Maternity Leave Coverage

Temporary Dental Front Desk Coordinator – Maternity Leave Coverage

Open & Affordable Dental | Wheat Ridge, CO

Assignment: Temporary maternity leave coverage
Potential for Extension: Yes
Schedule: 3 twelve hour shifts, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
7:15 am - 7:30 pm.
Pay: Contengant on applicant's experience.

Position Overview

Open & Affordable Dental at Wheat Ridge is seeking a reliable, experienced dental professional to provide temporary front desk coverage at our Wheat Ridge office during a team member's maternity leave.

We are particularly interested in dental assistants or other dental professionals with experience who understand the pace of a dental practice and are interested in learning or supporting front desk operations.

This is an active administrative role requiring organization, accuracy, strong patient communication, and the ability to manage several responsibilities throughout the day. We need someone who can take ownership of assigned duties, follow established procedures, and help keep the office running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

-Open the office and complete daily opening and closing procedures.

-Welcome patients.

-Answer incoming calls and schedule, confirm, and reschedule appointments.

-Verify dental insurance eligibility and benefits.

-Enter insurance information and upload benefit breakdowns into patient records.

-Submit dental insurance claims and attach required documentation.

-Collect and process patient payments across multiple payment platforms.

-Maintain accurate patient records and document communications.

-Communicate with providers and team members to coordinate patient flow.

-Complete daily task lists and follow office protocols.

Preferred But Not Required Experience:

Previous experience in a dental office.

Dental assisting

Familiarity with dental terminology, insurance verification, and claims.

Experience with Eaglesoft or similar dental practice management software.

Comfort using computers, payment systems, and multiple online platforms.

Expectations:

Dependable, punctual attendance and professional communication.

Attention to detail when handling insurance information and payments.

Ability to follow written procedures and complete assigned tasks.

Respect for patient privacy and confidentiality.

A positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.

Training and guidance on our office-specific systems and procedures will be provided.

Potential for Continued Employment

Although this assignment is intended to cover maternity leave, there may be opportunities for continued employment after the assignment ends. Candidates with dental assisting experience may also be considered for an assisting position if a suitable opening is available.

If you have dental experience and are looking for a temporary assignment where you can make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.