What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Coordinator position at Beautiful Smiles by Dr. Jill Bussey?
```Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Dental Patient Coordinator. As a Dental Patient Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Dental office and providing excellent customer service to our patients. If you have a strong background in Dental records, insurance verification, insurance payment posting in patient's accounts, collecting co-pays, sending pre-Determinations, able to read EOB's, confirming appointments, checking in and out patients, maintaining the schedule, along with exceptional communication skills, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and check-in patients upon arrival, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately
- Schedule appointments and maintain the appointment calendar
- Verify insurance coverage and obtain necessary authorizations for procedures
- Collect patient information and update electronic dental records
- Assist with dental coding and billing processes
- Coordinate referrals to other dental providers as needed
- Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations
- Collaborate with dental professionals to ensure efficient patient care
- collect and post co-pays
- Post insurance payments
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a dental office or similar healthcare setting
- Proficiency in dental terminology and dental billing procedures
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Familiarity with Dentrix
- Knowledge of dental collection processes is a plus
- At least one year of experience in the dental field
- If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic dental team while utilizing your skills in dental records and billing, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!```
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 32 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person