Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Demographics, Dental Insurance, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, English Language, Insurance, Multilingual, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Practice Management Software, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Schedule Development, Spanish Language, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Treatment Plan
Dental Scheduling Coordinator.
Modern Private Practice | Full-Time | Houston, TX.
Candid Smiles Dentistry is hiring an experienced Dental Insurance & Scheduling Coordinator to join our front office team in Houston, TX.
This role is best suited for someone with prior dental front office experience who is confident handling insurance verification, scheduling, and patient communication in a structured, modern private practice environment.
Compensation & Schedule:
- $19–$22 per hour.
- Full-time position.
- Monday–Thursday + Friday half-day schedule.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Stable private practice environment.
What This Role Involves:
You will be responsible for managing the patient schedule and ensuring insurance accuracy so that treatment plans and appointments run smoothly and efficiently.
Core Responsibilities:
- Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments.
- Verify PPO dental insurance eligibility, limitations, frequencies, and coverage details prior to appointments.
- Enter and maintain accurate patient insurance and demographic information.
- Present treatment estimates and insurance breakdowns clearly to patients.
- Answer incoming calls and support patient inquiries professionally.
- Maintain an organized and efficient daily schedule and patient flow.
- Coordinate closely with clinical and administrative team members.
- Support overall front office operations as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 1–2 years of dental front office experience required.
- Direct experience with dental insurance verification required.
- Familiarity with PPO insurance terminology and breakdowns.
- Experience with dental practice management software (Dentrix, Open Dental, or similar).
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy with insurance and scheduling.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dental office environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience presenting treatment plans or insurance estimates to patients.
- Prior experience in a multi-provider or high-efficiency dental office.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology and procedures.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Confident in dental insurance conversations with patients.
- Comfortable working in a structured, modern clinical environment.
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented.
- Experienced in maintaining schedule efficiency and reducing gaps.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Supportive, well-organized team environment.
- Modern dental technology and systems.
- Long-term growth opportunity within a private practice.
How to Apply:
Apply through Indeed with your resume.
Candid Smiles Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at-will.