What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Coordinator - Foreign Trained Dentist position at New York Family Dentistry?
New York Family Dentistry is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual with a foreign dental education background to join our team as a Treatment Coordinator. This role offers a fantastic career opportunity for foreign-trained dentists looking to advance their professional and personal experience.
Hourly rates start at $25 / hour plus bonus commission. Candidates with meaningful experience can earn higher compensation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet patients warmly, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Encourage and support nervous patients, recognizing their efforts to seek dental care.
- Educate patients on the clinical benefits of dental treatment and explain insurance benefits and out-of-pocket costs.
- Collaborate with a team to assist patients with third-party financing Assist patients in completing financing applications and educate them on credit check processes.
- Creative problem-solving to help patients achieve their oral health needs. Documented
- Hand off paperwork to the front desk for processing and upload to patient charts.
- Leave comprehensive notes on treatment discussions, financial costs, and necessary prior approvals for efficient patient care.
Qualifications
- Dental Degree (DDS, DMD, or equivalent) from a recognized international institution, with proof of credential evaluation for practice eligibility in the U.S. (if applicable).
- Experience in clinical dentistry (as a dentist or dental professional) with comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Strong understanding of dental procedures, including restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic treatments.
- Fluent in English with exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients and team members.
- Continuing education in dental or healthcare management to stay updated on industry trends and patient care best practices.
General Skills
- Treatment coordination
- Patient case management
- Treatment planning
- Dental treatment options
- Insurance verification and claims
- Patient education
- Clinical dentistry knowledge
- Restorative dentistry
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Cross-cultural communication
- Dental financing
Salary : $25
