Dental Receptionist Jobs in Texas

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...

Dental Front Office Assistant

  • Wylie, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wylie, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Our ideal candidate would be comfortable working with Dentrix, be familiar with dental insurance, comfortable submitting insurance claims, and overall a positive asset to our team!...

Bilingual Dental Receptionist /Assistant (No experience necessary)

  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours 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...

Bilingual Dental Receptionist /Assistant

  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours 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...

Front Desk Coordinator I

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 hours ago

The vision of Smile Doctors is our people-first culture which creates an environment of passionate, caring Team Members dedicated to providing fun and encouraging relationships with each other and...

Billing Dental Front Office

  • Spring, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Spring, TX
  • 19 hours 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 Practice Manager

  • Mineral Wells, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Mineral Wells, TX
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Smile Squad as a Dental Practice Manager! Location: Crown DentalMineral Wells Schedule: Monday-Friday Salary: $48,000-50,000 (depending on experience) Why You'll Love Being a Tooth...

Dental Practice Manager (Bilingual)

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Smile Squad as a Dental Practice Manager! Location: Smile Magic CC Staples/Carmel Schedule: Monday-Saturday (opened every other Saturday) Salary: $45,000-50,000 (depending on experience)...

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

  • Missouri City, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Missouri City, TX
  • 2 days ago

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

Assistant Dental Office Manager

  • McKinney, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 2 days ago

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program,...

Dental Office Manager

  • Jarrell, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Jarrell, TX
  • 4 days ago

Company Overview Job Title: Office Manager Location: Jarrell, Texas Company: Jarrell Family Dentistry Overview: Located in the heart of Jarrell, Texas, our family dental practice is led by a...

Patient Coordinator

  • Lake Worth, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Lake Worth, TX
  • 5 days ago

At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program,...

Dental Office Manager

  • Round Rock, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 5 days ago

terminology Preferred Qualifications Prior management experience is highly preferred Knowledge of Dentrix Ascend Compensation $50,000 - $65,000 per year About Us Benefits are determined by employment...

PCC - General Offices

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 5 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....

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Salary for Dental Receptionist Jobs in Texas

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 Texas 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 Texas
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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