Dental Front Office Coordinator

Astronaut Dental & Orthodontics of Belton is hiring two (2) Dental Front Office Coordinators at our new family dental practice in Belton, TX, starting January 7th, 2027. The practice is currently under construction at 2170 N Main St #C, Belton TX 76513. This post will be removed once the positions are filled. 

You won't be joining a team that's set in its ways. As a founding team member, you'll help shape how we care for patients from day one. 
This is an opportunity to join a growing company with career growth opportunities.
Our mission is simple: serve the community like family, with exceptional dentistry and radical generosity.   

• Gentle, low-anxiety care for patients of every age.

• Access for every family. We accept Texas Medicaid, CHIP and PPO plans.

• Everything under one roof. Family Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Pediatrics

• Showing up locally. We give back to our community through sponsorships, donations and free dental days. 

Schedule, Pay & Benefits

• Schedule: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM;  1 Saturday per month 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

• Pay: $19–$27 per hour, based on experience

• Monthly Bonus: bonus pay for office targets

• Additional pay: Bilingual English/Spanish.

• Paid pre-opening training: starting January 7th 2027

• 401(k)

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• 1 week of paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Continuing education support

• Retention bonus, paid after 1 year

Front office

• Greet patients and families warmly, check them in and out, and keep the reception area welcoming

• Answer phones, texts and emails

• Schedule appointments

• Verify Texas insurance eligibility and benefits before visits using automated system

• Collect payments, post charges and submit insurance claims

• Keep patient records accurate and confidential, following HIPAA

• Fill same-day emergency slots and confirm upcoming appointments

Treatment coordination

• Present treatment plans, explaining each procedure, its cost, insurance coverage and payment options in plain language

• Walk families through orthodontic contracts, financing and payment plans

• Get pre-authorizations for Medicaid, CHIP and PPOs, then follow up on pending claims

• Follow up with patients who have unscheduled treatment so no one falls through the cracks

• Track treatment acceptance and share results with the team

What You Bring

Required

• 1 year of dental front office, treatment coordinator or RDA experience

• Working knowledge of dental insurance, including PPO benefits, coordination of benefits and claims

• Comfortable talking with families about money: fees, coverage and payment plans, with empathy and confidence

• Strong organization and multitasking skills

• A friendly, upbeat manner with children and parents

• Reliability, teamwork and a can-do attitude in a start-up setting

Nice to have

• Fluency in Spanish (earns additional pay)

• Sales experience is a plus

• Experience with Texas Medicaid and CHIP, including pre-authorizations

• Orthodontic or pediatric treatment coordination experience, such as ortho contracts and payment plans

Additional Information

• Morning huddle at 8:45 a.m.

• 1 hour lunches

• Monthly bonus structure for office targets

• We are dedicated to train, develop, and grow our team with career growth opportunities available

Ready to Launch With Us?

We review applications on a rolling basis. This posting will be removed when the positions are filled. Apply today to be considered. 

Astronaut Dental & Orthodontics is an equal opportunity employer.