Dental Patient Access Specialist.

• Full-time, eligible for a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement account with employer match, and paid vacation, sick, and holidays.
• FLSA non-exempt
• The initial wage is $16.00 / hr or higher for highly qualified candidates.

Urgently hiring - Candidate review begins 5 / 13 / 2024 - position open until filled.

Position Summary :

Follows SWMTCHC procedures for all aspects of patient check-in, scheduling appointments, and cash handling. This position also involves additional administrative duties including assisting with internal and external referrals, dental records, data collection, preparing financial quotes for major dental procedures, provider templating and assistant scheduling, and other duties as assigned.

Clinic hours are M-F, 8-5, with a mid-day lunch hour. Employees are required to report to work at 7 : 45 or earlier and stay until the last patient is complete, usually between 5 and 5 : 30.

Position Requirements :

Education :

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience :

• Two years prior experience in a high-volume office or customer service setting required.
• One year prior medical, dental, or related office experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with Epic is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements :

• Highly skilled in the operation of a personal computer including the ability to learn and use all related organizational software required.
• Must be passionate about helping vulnerable or underserved populations (adults and children).
• Must be extremely professional while performing duties in a high-volume environment.
• Must work cooperatively with others at all times.

About Southwest Montana Community Health Center :

Southwest Montana Community Health Center is a mission-driven, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). FQHCs are community-based healthcare providers that receive funding from the Federal government to provide comprehensive primary care services in underserved areas.

FQHCs provide care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay, and offer a sliding fee discount based on income.

FQHCs must meet certain requirements to receive funding, such as providing services to medically underserved areas or populations, offering a comprehensive set of primary care services, and having a governing board that includes patients.

Southwest Montana Community Health Center is a recognized National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

PCMH designation is gained by meeting certain standards set by the NCQA. These standards include providing comprehensive, coordinated care, using evidence-based practices, and engaging patients in their care.

Community health centers that receive PCMH designation are recognized for providing high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and reduces costs.

PCMH is our model of primary care that emphasizes care coordination, communication, and patient engagement to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.

The PCMH model encourages providers to work as a team to coordinate and manage care for patients, provide timely access to care, and use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.

The PCMH model also emphasizes the importance of patient engagement, providing patients with the tools and resources they need to take an active role in their own health care.

We opened our doors in 1986 under the name Butte-Silver Bow Primary Healthcare Clinic Inc. Our main clinic is in Butte, Montana, and we have locations in Dillon and Anaconda, Montana.

We offer medical, dental, behavioral health, care management, pharmacy, and clinical pharmacy services to everyone. We accept most insurances and private-pay clients, as well as uninsured or underinsured clients.

Our passion is to ensure that healthcare remains accessible and affordable to everyone.Our clinics care for more than 13,000 patients annually and employs more than 150 people in our various locations.

Last updated : 2024-05-10