What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Coordinator at Knoxville Oral Surgery position at Specialty Dental Brands-TN?
Description
- Coordinate patient scheduling process to maximize doctor and hygiene production, coordinate incoming patient flow with clinical staff.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of our current treatment plans.
- Prepare financial treatment plans and present to patients.
- Answer patient questions and handle patient complaints, manage patient relations, investigate patient concerns, and educate patients of procedures.
- Follow-up with patients regarding doctor’s treatment plans and schedule appointments.
- Contact insurance companies to verify coverage and fee schedule. Complete insurance breakdown accurately and completely.
- Present fees and give estimates of treatment. Document financial arrangements and commitments to pay.
- Assist patients with completion of insurance forms.
- Communicates effectively with patients and addresses a variety of patient-needs
- Exercise good teamwork and partner with team to create good patient experience.
- Routinely assist with administrative duties.
- Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS or assists other staff members as needed.
- Navigate software without assistance.
- Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
- Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
- Must be flexible.
- Must excel in forward thinking in order to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team.
- May be required to travel between office locations. Must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned by management.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Working knowledge of dental terminology and practices.
- Must be comfortable in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.
- Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
- Comfortable interacting with the general public.
- As a condition of employment, qualified applicants will be subject to a background check, including criminal history, driving history and character references.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one to three (1-3) years of relevant experience, preferably in a dental office.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.
- Must have high finger dexterity to perform duties involving work on the computer.
Equipment Used:
- General office equipment (e.g. computer).
Salary : $25 - $29
