Health Medical Receptionist jobs in Hamilton, ON

Position: Client Care Coordinator

About the Company:

Estrabillo Dental Group is a collaborative and patient-focused practice dedicated to delivering exceptional care and a positive experience for every client. We are seeking a key team member for the role of Client Care Coordinator (Front Desk Lead) who will contribute to the smooth operation and overall success of the office. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a warm, caring personality, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to outstanding customer service. Strong computer proficiency is essential, and dental knowledge and experience are required. We value team members who are proactive, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Position Overview:

The Client Care Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for patients and visitors and is responsible for managing front desk operations, patient flow, scheduling coordination, and key administrative and financial tasks to ensure efficient daily clinic operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and visitors; manage and control front desk flow and schedule
• Check and respond to phone messages and emails throughout the day
• Monitor and check the answering machine periodically throughout the day
• Check in patients and update medical history and insurance information in the system
• Manage new patient intake, including welcoming patients, providing medical history forms, and entering information into the tracker
• Monitor the daily schedule, mark patient status (checked-in, in chair, etc.), and communicate delays or changes to clinical staff
• Monitor late arrivals and communicate delays to clinical staff to adjust patient flow
• Make patient reminder calls
• Enter patient payments, close previous-day deposits, and assist with basic accounts receivable review and statement preparation (monthly)
• Prepare routing slips for the following day
• Sort and distribute mail
• Ensure all incoming emails and correspondence are reviewed and actioned or directed appropriately
• Share responsibility for simple pre-authorizations (COE, X-rays, NG, scaling) with other Client Care Coordinator
• Dismiss patients
• Review accounts receivable and prepare patient statements every month
• Ensure front desk compliance with clinic policies and procedures
• Confirm follow-up appointments are scheduled or pended prior to patient dismissal
• Monitor and confirm electronic submission of insurance claims (EDI)
• Maintain and actively fill the hygiene schedule to ensure optimal booking and minimal gaps
• Conduct hygiene appointment confirmation calls (e.g., 24–48 hours in advance)
• Track and follow up on overdue or unscheduled hygiene patients to support recall system efficiency
• Coordinate with hygienists to manage daily flow, cancellations, and rebooking opportunities
• Utilize recall systems (e.g., Recall Max) to maximize patient retention and hygiene reappointments
• Monitor short-notice cancellations and proactively fill openings from short-call or waitlists
• Ensure all hygiene patients are pre-booked for their next appointment prior to leaving the clinic

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years in a front desk, receptionist, or administrative role, preferably in a dental or medical office setting
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional office administration or customer service certifications are a plus
• Exceptional front desk and reception skills, including patient check-in/out and scheduling
• Outstanding customer service with a professional, friendly, and approachable demeanour
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and clinic information
• Proficiency with the following software/systems: Tracker, Recall Max, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Hours of Work:

• Full-time day shift:
• Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ancaster, ON L9G 2B8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• front desk, receptionist, or administrative role: 3 years (required)
• dental or medical office setting: 3 years (required)
• patient check-in/out and scheduling: 3 years (required)
• organizational and multitasking in a fast-paced environment: 3 years (preferred)
• software/systems: Tracker, Recall Max, and Microsoft Office : 3 years (preferred)
• customer service in dental field: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person