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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What you'll do Are you an experienced Dental Operations Manager ready to make a significant impact? Great Expressions Dental Centers is seeking a highly skilled and seasoned professional to join...

RN Surgical Ortho Supervisor

  • Denton, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Description Medical City Denton Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Supervisor) Medical Surgical Ortho Night shift 7PM - 7AM This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus!...

Bilingual Patient Coordinator

  • Longview, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 20 days ago

Patient Coordinator Goodland Dental Longview, TX Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the...

Bilingual Part-time Patient Coordinator

  • Longview, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 15 days ago

Goodland Dentistry and Braces Bilingual Patient Coordinator Afternoon shifts from 2pm - 6pm Saturdays once a month 9-5 We Offer: Competitive compensation Quarterly bonuses based on Office...

Office Manager

  • Frisco, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 1 day ago

Dental Office Manager Join us. Where your smile truly matters! At Ideal Dental, were on a mission to revolutionize dental careand we want you to be part of the journey! As one of North America's...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 hours 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 Desk Assistant

  • Denton, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Experience working with Dentrix, handling dental office finances, full insurance billing process (including claims submission, appeals, and denial management) and being able to multi-task....

Front office Dental Assistant

  • San Marcos, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Marcos, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Front office Dental Assistant (San Marcos) Tyler Baker DDS inc 955 Boardwalk Suite 302 near San Marcos Blvd compensation: salary competitive /compensation based upon experience and skills/Profit...

Dental front desk receptionist/insurance coordinator

  • La Feria, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • La Feria, TX
  • 17 hours ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Cameron County $11.58 - $16.33 Per hour Dental front desk receptionist/insurance coordinator Whitewing Dental La Feria Occupation: Medical Secretaries and...

Assistant Dental Office Manager

  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 18 hours 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 Clinic Manager

  • Dallas, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Five (5) or more years' experience as a Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, or Registered Dental Hygienist....

Receptionist/Front Desk Dental Office

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

Receptionist/ Front Desk needed for busy Alief area General dentist office. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a great personality, customer skills, and positive attitude to...

Dental Office Administrator

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

terminology, insurance procedures, and practice management software (Dentrix & Weave) Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask Dependable...

Dental Front Office

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Front Office Assistant to join our team. This role is essential in providing exceptional administrative support within a dental practice,...

Front office Dental Assistant

  • San Marcos, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Marcos, TX
  • 2 days ago

Endodontic Back office assistant with front office skills. (answer phones/ schedule appointments) 4-5 days per week. Great/fun high tech office with a Functional Aesthetic side

Demographic Data for Texas

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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
25.9%
Bachelor's Degree
25.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.9%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
4.7%
Some College
3.7%
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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