Patient Care Coordinator (Dental)

Description: PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (DENTAL) JOB SUMMARY The Patient Care Coordinator is the first point of contact for everyone contacting the Health Center.

The position requires Medical/Dental office knowledge and the ability to input data accurately into the computer system. Must be detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Greets, schedules, and directs patients.

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (DENTAL) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Welcomes and greets all patients, visitors, and guests in person or over the phone. Strong focus on Patient Experience. Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed information, including personal and financial information.

Ensure all necessary household and income information is current. Identifies payer source, verifies insurance and obtains any necessary authorizations, assigns correct pay type, and any collects payments due. Copy, scan, and fax documents as needed.

Maintain provider schedules following office scheduling polices. Promptly answers all incoming calls while maintaining a polite consistent phone manner and using proper phone etiquette. Responds to patients, prospective patients, and visitor inquiries in a courteous manner.

Take messages for providers and staff as needed. Responsible for keeping front office and reception area clean and organized. Attend trainings and meetings as needed.

Handling incoming and outgoing mail per office protocols Prepare daily reports and batches for business office. Facilitates patient flow by following check in protocols, being aware of delays, and communicating with patients and clinical staff. Able to anticipate inventory and equipment needs and communicate needs to appropriate staff.

Completes billing and collection processes and prepares for distribution to appropriate sources. Is aware of, and able to abide by all HIPAA regulations protecting patient confidentiality. May perform other duties assigned by management as needed.

Requirements: PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (DENTAL) PATIENT INTERACTION EXPECTATIONS Greet patients before they greet you Listen, respond, and make eye contact with every patient Personalize interactions with each patient Explain to each patient the process of care Provide patients with updates throughout their visit PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (DENTAL) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED. Two years experience in a Community Health setting preferred. Medical or Dental Assistant Certification preferred.

Experience in operating a computer and word processing. Bilingual in Spanish and English is required. Ability to travel between clinics may be required.

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (DENTAL) PAYRATE: $18-$20 hourly PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (DENTAL) BENEFITS: Medical, Dental and Vision – 100% paid by Employer Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment – 100% paid by Employer Paid Holidays Paid Time Off 401K 401K Matching Flexible Spending Account Fringe Supplemental Insurance NOTE: The essential job functions for this position include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential functions of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others PI21c1673b8147-25448-35585250