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.
• 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) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bi-lingual English / Spanish required
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years experience in a Community Health setting preferred.
• Medical or Dental Assistant Certification preferred, not required.
• Experience in operating a computer and word processing.
• Able to travel to other clinic locations as needed

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (DENTAL) PAY RATE : $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

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Last updated : 2024-05-03