Dental Receptionist Jobs in Houston, TX

A Dental Receptionist is an essential part of the dental care team, providing crucial administrative support for dental practitioners and ensuring smooth operation of the dental office. They are responsible for scheduling patient appointments, updating patient records, billing and insurance tasks, and providing excellent customer service by answering patient enquiries. Dental Receptionists also handle emergency cases by assessing the urgency and guiding patients accordingly. They may also be involved in reminding patients about their upcoming appointments and follow-ups, thus contributing significantly to the patient care aspect of the dental office.

Being the first point of contact for patients, communication skills and professionalism are key assets for a Dental Receptionist. Computer literacy and knowledge of dental software are important as well. Some dental offices may prefer a Dental Receptionist with Certified Dental Receptionist (CDR) certification, as it showcases their competency in the role. Prior experience in customer service roles like a Call Center Agent or a Front Desk Associate would be beneficial. Additionally, a Medical Secretary in other healthcare settings could transition smoothly into the role of a Dental Receptionist. It's vital that they have a comprehensive understanding of medical terminologies, as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

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UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry (UTSD), a part of UTHealth Houston, invites nominations and applications for the full-time position of Director, Dental Hygiene Program at the Associate or...

Front Desk Responsibilities -Answer phones -Schedule and confirm appointments -Greet and check in patients -Handle mail/email -Verify insurance eligibility and benefits -Schedule appointments...

Bilingual Dental Receptionist /Assistant

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Front Desk Responsibilities -Answer phones -Schedule and confirm appointments -Greet and check in patients -Handle mail/email -Verify insurance eligibility and benefits -Schedule appointments...

Billing Dental Front Office

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

DENTRIX EXPERIENCE IS HIGHLY PREFERED.We offer a warm family oriented working environment, competitive wages, benefits including terrific medical insurance, 401K, scrubs, bonus systems, paid time off...

Dental Front Office Receptionist at Dental Office $15+/hr + Benefits

  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago

We are a warm, family-owned dental office seeking a dependable and friendly Front Office Dental Receptionist to join our team!...

PCC - General Offices

  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Preferred experience with Denticon/Dentrix. Skills and Abilities: Two (2) years of sales, customer service or related work experience. Bilingual Spanish-English skills preferred....

Front Desk Assistant

  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Experience working with Dentrix, handling dental office finances, and being able to multi-task....

Dental Clinic Manager - School of Dentistry - General Practice & Dental Public Health Department - AEGD/GPR Resident Clinic

  • Houston, TX (4 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (4 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Dental Clinic Management experience as well as knowledge of dental terminology, dental insurance billing, dental medical coding and billing are all a plus!...

Dental Clinic Management experience as well as knowledge of dental terminology, dental insurance billing, dental medical coding and billing are all a plus!...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Webster, TX (20 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Webster, TX (20 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago

terminology Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a dental or medical office setting...

Front Office Assistant

  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Preferred Experience 1+ years of experience in a dental or medical setting 1+ years of experience with insurance billing and accounts receivable Dentrix or other dental software experience Physical...

Dental Front Office

  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago

experienced bilingual front desk with excellent phone skill, insurance verification, claims and work along with another front desk.

Dental Practice Manager

  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 24 days ago

Position: Dental Practice Manager Location: Family Smiles of Missouri City Schedule: Monday through Friday Salary Range: $45,000 $56,000 Position Overview: Community Dental Partners invites...

Office Manager

  • Richmond, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Our private dental office is seeking to add an Office Manager to our dynamic team near Richmond, TX. We are passionate about providing our patients with an exceptional experience from...

Dental Office Manager - Missouri City

  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

patient care, equipment monitoring, maintenance duties and compliance Qualifications At least one year of experience as an office manager in a Dental office Experience leading a team Knowledge of dental...

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Salary for Dental Receptionist Jobs in Houston, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dental Receptionist positions.



Highest Education Level

Dental Receptionists in Houston, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
25.8%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.9%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
4.7%
Some College
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.5%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Receptionists in Houston, TX
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%



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