Front Office, Dental
Job Summary
Provide front-desk support at a dental clinic by greeting visitors, managing appointments, handling patient communications, and supporting office administration to ensure smooth clinic operations.
Responsibilities
- Greet all visitors promptly and courteously to create a welcoming clinic environment
- Learn and apply dental clinic procedures and notations accurately to support clinical operations
- Use telephone etiquette to handle patient and visitor calls professionally and resolve queries and complaints via phone, email, and correspondence
- Schedule patient appointments efficiently to optimize clinic workflow
- Participate actively in all scheduled clinic meetings and huddles to stay informed and contribute to team goals
- Send appointment reminders and respond to patients’ SMS or message replies promptly to reduce no-shows
- Manage office supplies including dental products, stationery, equipment, and furniture to maintain adequate stock levels
- Perform ad-hoc administrative duties as assigned to support daily clinic functions
- Coordinate office services such as cleaning and maintenance by liaising with service providers
- Receive and dispatch deliveries accurately to ensure timely receipt and distribution of items
- Assist with mail handling to ensure proper distribution within the clinic
- Take messages and ensure timely communication to the appropriate staff members
- Submit dental claims through CHAS, Medisave, and Dental Insurance portals accurately and on time
The following are considered core requirements:
- Organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional multitasker
- Excellent communication skills
- Courteous
- Strong customer service skills
- Must be a Team Player