What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygiene Coordinator position at Gen4 Dental?
Company Description
Wagner Dental has been serving the Las Vegas community as a privately-owned practice to transform smiles for over 30 years. Our state-of-the-art office offers the latest in dental technology. We are dedicated to serving our patients and providing an exceptional dental experience like never before. We specialize in cosmetic dentistry and also offer same day crowns with the latest in CEREC technology. Our genuine love for dentistry shows in the smiles of the patients who walk out the doors after a visit with any of our doctors.
To learn more about our office, check out our website here: https://www.wagnerdentist.com/
Job Description
Our dental hygiene coordinators are the heart of our practice – they are the first and last impressions to be made on our patients. Our front office team plays an essential role in helping the operations of the office run smoothly and delivering best in class patient care. By joining our team, you will have:
Work Life Balance
3 weeks PTO & 8 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits
401k Match
Professional Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain productive schedules for our doctors and hygienists
Verify insurance coverage and fee schedules while completing full insurance breakdowns for patients
Complete pre-authorizations and referrals as appropriate for patients; gather all necessary information for claim processing
Coordinate financial agreements and consent forms for the patient's financial responsibility of dental treatment
Assist patients with understanding their treatment plan and increase dental case acceptance
Assist with patient check-in, registration, and maintain patient health and dental records with strong attention to detail and adherence to HIPAA Privacy Practices
Ensure efficient office operations, including distribution/response to mail, scheduling, answering and returning of phone calls, responding to patient billing inquiries, and direction of workflow as necessary
Qualifications
Customer service experience
Dental office experienced (preferred)
Additional Information
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
Working conditions include those typically seen in an office environment. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
