Dental Patient Coordinator

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Forte Dental

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Berkley, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves managing the front desk, greeting patients, and coordinating care through scheduling and insurance verification. Additionally, the coordinator supports clinical teams by maintaining records, processing payments, and assisting with treatment plans.

Qualifications

You have experience in a dental office, with a strong preference for proficiency in Dentrix practice management software. Your excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a keen attention to detail, enable you to manage patient scheduling, insurance verification, and record maintenance efficiently.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Dentrix

Dental insurance verification

Dental billing

collections

Dental codes

HIPAA

Job Description


Patient Coordinator


Overview
 Detail-oriented and patient-focused professional responsible for enhancing patient experience, and ensuring efficient coordination of care. Skilled in scheduling, insurance verification, and maintaining accurate dental records while supporting clinical and administrative teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Greet and check in patients, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front desk experience
  • Schedule and confirm appointments to optimize provider productivity and patient flow 
  • Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and assist with claim submission and follow-ups
  • Maintain accurate, confidential patient records ensuring compliance with privacy regulations
  • Assist with processing payments, and follow up on outstanding balances 
  • Assist with  treatment plans, financial options, and post-care instructions to patients
  • Coordinate between patients, providers, and team members for seamless care delivery
  • Support daily operations 


Core Skills & Competencies

  • Dentrix practice management software (scheduling, ledger, reporting)
  • Dental insurance verification 
  • Dental billing, collections
  • Knowledge of Dental codes 
  • Patient communication & customer service
  • Scheduling optimization & multitasking
  • Compliance & confidentiality (HIPAA standards)


Qualifications

  • Experience in a dental  office (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Dentrix strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

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Forte Dental

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