What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Treatment Coord position at Youth Dentistry & Braces - a Benevis company?
Overview :
Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator
Augusta Smiles
Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 3000 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.
We are actively seeking an Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator to join our team. The Ortho Treatment Coordinator (OTC) will spend time with patients seeking Orthodontic care and answer questions related to planned treatment and corresponding fees. Ensuring that patients leave well informed with all their questions answered about treatment, insurance and payment, the OTC will promote a positive patient experience. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Find your opportunity to make an impact :
Job Summary :
The Treatment Coordinator is an important face and representative of our team. A Treatment Coordinator's main objectives are to schedule appointments with interested individuals interested in receiving orthodontic care , work with doctors to communicate treatment plans, help patients afford treatment, and provide exceptional customer service so patients feel supported on their smile journey.
Responsibilities :
Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities :
- Obtain high treatment acceptance by explaining cost of treatment, insurance coverage, and finance options
- Patient Communication and Education : Explain treatment plans and timeline to patients and families in clear, simple terms. Address concerns and answer questions.
- Financial Coordination : Present financing options and assist patients with affording care. Educate patients on insurance coverage. Ensure timely payment collection and manage outstanding balances
- Administrative Duties : Schedule appointments. Maintain detailed patient records (medical history, treatment in progress). Submit paperwork to insurance
- Technical Assistance : Operate X-ray machines and assist with clinical tasks when required (if certified)
- Contact patients / guarantors proactively regarding fees due and to confirm the appointment
- Explain, promot e , and adher e to company payment policies and procedures
- Track patient financial commitments along with any required follow up to ensure patient obligations are met
- Solicit referrals from patients post treatment while at the same time tracking satisfaction with work provided
- Performs to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
- Other duties as assigned .
Qualifications : Qualifications :
Physical Requirements :
The nature of work requires the ability to :
The majority of work performed is in a clinical environment which may require availability for extended hours during peak periods . Work hours may change to meet business needs.
We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment, or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.