Dental Administrator
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of dental administration experience is required.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
DENTAL ADMINISTRATOR
Howe Dental | Vancouver, BC
ABOUT US
At Howe Dental, we are committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming, patient-focused environment. We believe in building lasting relationships with our patients and creating a positive experience at every visit.
We are looking for a friendly, organized, and proactive Dental Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate has previous dental administration experience, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for providing outstanding patient service.
Join an experienced and supportive team that values mutual respect, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture.
POSITION & SCHEDULE
- Part-time position, with Wednesdays and Fridays as the required starting days.
- Flexibility to work additional days of the week is available.
- Opportunity for additional hours based on availability and clinic needs.
YOUR ROLE
- Welcome and assist patients upon arrival, creating a warm and positive first impression.
- Manage and optimize the daily appointment schedule to maximize productivity and minimize scheduling gaps.
- Handle incoming patient calls and inquiries, including appointment scheduling, confirmations, rescheduling, and cancellations.
- Proactively manage cancellations and short-notice openings by contacting patients and encouraging them to maintain their appointments.
- Effectively manage the recall and continuing-care system to support patient retention and ongoing oral health.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, charts, and contact information.
- Process referral letters and patient correspondence from healthcare providers, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
- Complete patient billing, process payments, submit insurance claims, and respond to fee inquiries professionally.
- Communicate appointment details and treatment-related information clearly and courteously.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure smooth daily operations and an exceptional patient experience.
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum 1 year of dental administration experience is required.
- Experience with ClearDent dental practice management software is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills and a patient-first approach.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy dental practice.
- Friendly, reliable, professional, and proactive, with a strong sense of accountability.
- A collaborative team player who contributes to a positive and respectful workplace.
- Ability to communicate in multiple languages is highly preferred.
- Clinical or dental assisting background is considered an asset.
WHY JOIN HOWE DENTAL?
- Work alongside an experienced and supportive dental team.
- Be part of a workplace built on mutual respect, collaboration, and professionalism.
- Contribute to a positive patient experience and a well-organized practice.
- Join a team that values reliability, initiative, and long-term working relationships.
If you are an experienced Dental Administrator who enjoys working with patients, takes pride in staying organized, and thrives in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!
APPLY TODAY AND BECOME PART OF THE HOWE DENTAL TEAM.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Welcome patients and manage appointments, calls, recalls, records, referrals, billing, payments, and insurance claims. Coordinate with the clinical team to support smooth daily operations and a positive patient experience.
Requirements
At least one year of dental administration experience and experience with ClearDent are required. Strong communication, customer service, organization, attention to detail, and teamwork are expected; multilingual communication is preferred, and a clinical or dental assisting background is an asset.
Skills
- Dental Administration
- Patient Service
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Communication
- Recall and Continuing-Care Management
- Patient Records Management
- Referral Processing
- Patient Billing
- Payment Processing
- Insurance Claims
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- ClearDent
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Dental Administration
- ClearDent
- Appointment Scheduling
- Appointment Confirmations
- Rescheduling
- Cancellations
- Patient Recall
- Continuing Care
- Patient Retention
- Patient Records
- Patient Charts
- Referral Letters
- Patient Correspondence
- Patient Billing
- Payment Processing
- Insurance Claims
- Fee Inquiries
- Patient Service
- Dental Practice Operations
- Dental Assisting