What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Plan Coordinator position at Straine Dental Management?
EOE Statement
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Description
Summary : Coordinates the operations of patient care by performing the following duties.
Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to :
- Reviews and maintains the doctors schedule to ensure production goals are met.
- Verifies insurance coverage on new patients, re-verifies patient insurance each visit and explains insurance reimbursement protocol in laymen's terms.
- Explain doctor procedures in laymen's terms and coordinates patient treatment as needed.
- Discusses fees, finances, and payment options according to the Financial Policy of the practice to gain commitment to start treatment.
- Prepare written treatment plans with specific arrangements noted and collect co-payments.
- Contact patients with unscheduled treatment following the Reactivation Policy of the practice.
Non-Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to :
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience :
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a Dental Office helpful.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities :
Language Ability :
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability :
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability :
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills :
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software and internet software.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
John Ceraso, DMD, PA
Position Requirements
This position is currently accepting applications.