✨ Patient Coordinator / Front Desk
About The Position
Luma Pediatric Dental is a brand-new pediatric dental practice opening in April 2026 in Howell, NJ. We are building a warm, light-filled, family-centered environment where children feel safe and parents feel supported from the moment they walk through the door. We are seeking a kind, detail-oriented, and highly dependable Patient Coordinator to serve as the welcoming face and organizational anchor of our practice. This is an opportunity to join as a founding team member and grow alongside a startup practice with a long-term vision. We are looking for someone who combines kindness with competence — someone who cares deeply about families while also valuing accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork. If you are organized, compassionate, and excited to grow with a startup practice, we would love to meet you.
Requirements
- Are naturally warm, friendly, and professional
- Genuinely enjoy interacting with children and families
- Have strong attention to detail
- Take pride in organization and accuracy
- Are proactive and self-motivated
- Maintain calm and composure on busy days
- Are looking for a long-term home, not just a temporary job
Nice To Haves
- Dental front desk experience strongly preferred
- Experience verifying insurance benefits
- Familiarity with PPO plans, claims submission, and payment posting
- Understanding of treatment presentation and financial discussions
- Comfort with scheduling efficiency and recall management
- Experience with Dentrix (Ascend preferred, but not required)
- We are seeking someone confident in insurance workflows and capable of helping build strong systems as we grow.
Responsibilities
- Greeting and checking in patients warmly
- Managing phone calls and scheduling
- Verifying insurance benefits and explaining coverage clearly
- Submitting and tracking insurance claims
- Posting payments accurately
- Presenting treatment plans and financial arrangements
- Maintaining organized patient records
- Supporting overall office flow and communication
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $22–$32 per hour, based on experience
- Paid training prior to opening
- Performance-based raises
- Future full-time benefits potential as we expand
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
