Healthcare Coordinator

About the role

The Healthcare Coordinator (HC) at Vista Modern Dentistry partners with supported Dentists to help gain a financial commitment from the patient to start the best course of treatment with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Understand and utilize financial options to support case acceptance
• Educate patients on treatment choices
• Overcome common patient objections
• Proactively keep Dentist's schedules productive
• Support each patient in a consultative and educational manner
• Create a Perfect Patient Experience (PPE) and Patients for Life (PFL)
• Model company culture, values, standards, and best operational practices
• Achieve proficiency in PDS system and tools
• Execute the HC Handoff in partnership with each clinician
• Be a Subject Matter Expert on all available financial options
• Overcome common patient objections to starting treatment
• Avoid delays by obtaining necessary insurance pre-authorizations
• Ensure the office exemplifies the Comprehensive Care Model
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and regulatory bodies
• Participate in daily morning huddles, monthly team meetings, and other required meetings
• Steward the PDS Brand and support clinical excellence
• Understand the Mouth Body Connection and provide comprehensive patient care
• Handle and maintain extreme confidentiality of patient records
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Prior course work or on-the-job training in the fields of dentistry, insurance, or business
• Knowledge of office practices, technology applications, and patient insurances
• Results-oriented, patient advocate, process-focused operator, financial acumen, and influencer skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Compensation Information

$18.00 - $25.50 / Hourly