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Dental Hygiene Clinic Front Desk Manager (10 Month Position)InsideHigherEd • Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Dental Hygiene Clinic Front Desk Manager (10 Month Position)

Dental Hygiene Clinic Front Desk Manager (10 Month Position)

InsideHigherEd • Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
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Category : : Full-time Staff

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Department : : Academic Affairs - Health

Locations : : Lowell, MA

Posted : : Oct 23, 2025

Closes : : Nov 13, 2025 - 11 : 59 PM EST

Type : : Full-time

Position ID : : 194117

About Middlesex Community College :

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan .

Job Description :

Title : Dental Hygiene Clinic Front Desk Manager (10 Month Position)

Unit : AFSCME Administrative Assistant I, Grade 15

Department : Health Division

Reports to : Dental Clinic Operations Manager

Date : October 23, 2025

General Summary : The Dental Hygiene Department Front Desk Manager provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the Middlesex Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic. Working under the direction of the Dental Clinic Operations Manager, this position coordinates front desk functions to ensure smooth daily operations, effective communication among patients, students, and faculty, and the highest standards of professionalism and service.

The Front Desk Manager plays a key role in optimizing the appointment system, maintaining patient records and financial transactions, and ensuring an efficient environment that supports both clinical education and quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Patient Reception and Communication

  • Greet and welcome patients and visitors, providing courteous and professional service.
  • Check in patients according to clinic protocols; verify and update demographic information.
  • Provide and collect new patient paperwork; assist patients with forms as needed.
  • Present financial policies and collect payments at the time of service.
  • Answer and direct telephone calls and emails that are routed to the MCC Dental Hygiene Clinic, schedule appointments, and relay messages accurately.
  • Maintain a clean and organized reception area with appropriate patient education materials.

Appointment and Scheduling Management

  • Strategically manage the clinic appointment system to optimize student learning and clinic productivity.
  • Monitor and adjust daily schedules to ensure all student operatories are filled to capacity.
  • Collaborate with faculty, students, and patients to reschedule cancellations promptly and minimize downtime.
  • Anticipate scheduling needs in alignment with course calendars, competency requirements, and patient demand for all clinical courses and radiology labs.
  • Maintain and update appointment scheduling in Dentrix; manage student, faculty, and staff user accounts.
  • Train and support new Dentrix users; maintain updated training documentation.
  • Oversee the recare and inactive patient systems to ensure continuity of care.
  • Utilize data from the electronic health record system to track chair utilization and identify trends for continuous improvement.
  • Administrative and Financial Operations

  • Coordinate daily contact among approximately 50+ patients and 24 students.
  • Prepare and reconcile daily clinic deposits; record transactions in Banner Finance and coordinate secure delivery to the Bursar's Office.
  • Generate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports from clinic management software; analyze data for process improvement.
  • Audit and monitor patient records for accuracy and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
  • Supervise maintenance and archiving of patient records.
  • Order and maintain office and administrative supplies for the clinic.
  • Organize and maintain supplies and forms required for patient records and clinical forms
  • Collaboration and Support

  • Collaborate closely with the Dental Clinic Operations Manager, Dental Hygiene Department Chair, Academic Clinic Coordinator, faculty, and students to ensure efficient clinic operations.
  • Support students in scheduling patients, maintaining secure records, and understanding clinic administrative processes.
  • Serve as a liaison among students, faculty, and patients to ensure clear communication and consistent application of policies.
  • Promote clinic services and assist with outreach to attract and retain patients.
  • Support the integration and implementation of new technologies and systems in the clinic environment
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required during peak clinic periods.
  • Requirements :

  • Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in office management, office administration, business administration or business management, dental assisting, dental hygiene, or a related field, the major duties of which included one or more of the following functions : purchasing, personnel management, budgeting, accounting, records management, work simplification, grants management, contract administration or program management, (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below :
  • Substitutions :

    I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

    II. An Associate's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

  • Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
  • Experience using patient management software (Dentrix or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, educational clinical environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience as a dental front desk manager
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Certification or specialized training in Dentrix Enterprise
  • Experience in a dental or allied health academic clinic setting.
  • Knowledge of electronic health records, patient billing, and HIPAA compliance.
  • Supervisory or training experience with staff or students.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse populations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management systems.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information appropriately.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the mission of community college education.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Additional Information :

    Salary Range : $44,827.25 is the starting salary for an AFSCME, Grade 15, Step 1, prorated to a 10 month position. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include :

  • High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
  • Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
  • Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
  • Retirement Savings : State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
  • 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
  • Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
  • Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
  • Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
  • Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
  • Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
  • Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
  • Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Location : Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

    Hours : 37.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire; This position runs annually from September through June

    Expected Start Date : December 2025

    Application Deadline : November 13, 2025

    Application Instructions :

    All applicants must apply online by submitting :

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
  • Pre-Employment Requirements :

    The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

    All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

    Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu .

    Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.edu .

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