What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator & Team Lead position at ShoreSmiles Orthodontics?
Join a growing orthodontic program at Plaza Pointe Dental Specialists where you can develop your leadership skills, expand your clinical and administrative expertise, and play a key role in creating exceptional patient experiences.
We are seeking an experienced Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator and Team Leader to join our growing orthodontic team. This position offers the opportunity to develop into a leadership role while working closely with providers to support patient care, treatment acceptance, financial coordination, insurance management, and department growth.
This position combines treatment coordination, financial coordination, patient advocacy, and orthodontic program support. The ideal candidate is comfortable building relationships with patients and families, discussing treatment and financial arrangements, coordinating care, and helping drive the success of the orthodontic department.
What You'll Do
Treatment Coordination
- Guide patients and families through the orthodontic treatment process
- Coordinate and confirm new patient consultations
- Present treatment recommendations and financial options
- Discuss contracts, payment plans, and treatment investments
- Follow up with pending treatment cases
- Manage observation patients and treatment-ready recalls
- Support treatment acceptance and case conversion goals
Financial Coordination
- Verify orthodontic insurance benefits
- Submit and follow up on insurance claims
- Manage patient payment plans and financial arrangements
- Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collections
- Process refunds, credits, and account adjustments
- Serve as the primary liaison between patients, insurance companies, and the practice
Patient Experience & Care Coordination
- Build strong relationships with patients and families
- Coordinate care with referring dentists and specialists
- Maintain accurate patient records and communication
- Ensure a positive and seamless patient experience from consultation through treatment completion
Orthodontic Leadership & Operations
- Assist with orthodontic workflow and department organization
- Support referral relationship development
- Participate in growth initiatives and process improvement
- Monitor reports, performance metrics, and patient tracking systems
- Help develop and improve systems within a growing orthodontic program
Clinical Support (as needed)
- Assist with orthodontic clinic operations
- Support patient flow and treatment delivery
- Coordinate records, photos, and documentation
- Assist with retainers, appliances, and other orthodontic workflows
What We're Looking For
- Orthodontic, dental, or healthcare experience preferred
- Treatment Coordinator experience strongly preferred
- Financial coordination and insurance experience preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable discussing financial arrangements with patients
- Highly organized with excellent follow-through
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Positive attitude with a team-oriented mindset
- Desire to grow into a leadership role
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Direct mentorship from experienced orthodontic providers and leadership
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- The opportunity to help shape and grow a thriving orthodontic department
- Continuing education and development opportunities
If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy building relationships, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in orthodontics, we would love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of our growing team.
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $38