Certified Dental Receptionist
Posted:
6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Speciality Practice Full-Time
We are a endodontic speciality practice located in the east end of downtown Toronto committed to providing exceptional patient-centred care in a calm and relaxing environment. We are looking for a reliable friendly and professional Dental Receptionist who can keep the day running smoothly and contribute to the growth of our practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dental receptionist/assistant who enjoys working in a smaller practice independently and takes pride in creating an exceptional patient experience.
Start: October 1 2026 or November 1 2026.
Schedule:
- Monday-Thursday 9 - 6 pm or close.
- Friday 9-4 pm (flexible).
- Saturday (optional).
Compensation:
Based on experience and qualifications guided by ODA and ODAA wage report.
- Health spending account.
- Access to ODA extended healthcare.
- Uniform and footware spending allowance.
- Free onsite-parking.
- Sick days.
Responsibilities:
- Register patients check-in/check-out scheduling phones and EMR.
- Greet patients and provide a warm professional and reassuring experience from start to finish.
- Take payments and assist with basic bookkeeping.
- Review radiographs and prepare accurate estimates.
- Prepare and submit insurance estimates and claims.
- Communicate treatment and appointment information clearly and professionally.
- Conduct post-treatment comfort calls and patient follow-up.
- Coordinate referrals and maintain strong communication with referring offices.
- Proactively maintain referring-office relationships through regular updates follow-ups referral events and other initiatives.
- Maintain efficient scheduling patient flow and daily production.
- Work closely with the clinical team and anticipate where support is needed.
- Manage multiple priorities and resolve day-to-day issues independently.
- Complete administrative duties including scanning photocopying filing and data entry.
- Maintain a clean organized and welcoming reception area.
- Follow all applicable privacy confidentiality IPAC infection prevention and control and workplace safety standards.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of dental reception experience; endodontic or specialty experience is an asset.
- Certified Dental Receptionist or Dental Assistant certification preferred.
- Well-versed in CDCP and private dental insurance including preparing estimates and processing claims.
- Proficient in dental scheduling patient registration EMR treatment estimates and insurance claims.
- Strong computer skills including dental software/EMR Excel and typing.
- Excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable punctual and dependable.
- Lives within a reasonable commuting distance and has reliable transportation.
- Able to multitask prioritize problem-solve and maintain efficient office flow.
- Warm professional and genuinely patient-centred.
- Takes initiative demonstrates accountability and follows through.
- Confident communicating with patients referring dentists and dental offices.
- Able to work effectively in a small team and step in wherever needed.
References Required:
A reference from previous employers are required as part of the application process. Please submit your resume to along with a brief introduction outlining your experience and why you feel you would be a good fit for our team. Please include contact information for 1 previous employers who can provide professional references and any certifications you may have.
Required Experience:
Junior IC