Patient Coordinator - Foothills Pediatric Dentistry

Description

Come and join our team today and deliver exceptional patient experiences.

This is your opportunity to embark on a fulfilling journey with Prentice Orthodontics!

We are looking for a ROCKSTAR Scheduling Coordinator to join our well-established practice in Longmont and Lafayette, CO!

What you will benefit from:

• Being part of a collaborative and engaging team that prioritizes employee development.
• Enjoy a competitive hourly wage that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Indulge in a comprehensive total rewards package, featuring an outstanding employee benefits program. Such as, extended health coverage, dental and vision insurance plans, a health spending account, In-network prescription drug coverage, Life Insurance, 401k with employer matching, and an employee & family assistance program that prioritizes your well-being.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays!

About the role:
The Scheduling Coordinator is a key member of the administrative team, accountable for creating positive patient experiences, managing patient files, and ensuring the optimization of patient flow. The Scheduling Coordinator works diligently to provide as much consistency of care as possible while meeting the scheduling requirements of the Doctor, the clinical staff, and the patients.

What you will be doing - key responsibilities:

• Greet patients as they arrive and make them feel welcome.
• Book appointments for new and returning patients utilizing the appropriate scheduling templates.
• Ensure that the schedule accounts for the appropriate amount of doctor time, filling openings as necessary and discussing any major changes with the clinical team.
• Make and distribute copies of the schedule.
• Manage patient statuses and ensure that appointments are booked or archived accordingly.
• Enter relevant patient information into the computer and file all incoming correspondence and x-rays once they have been scanned.
• Manage active patient files
• Confirm that appointment reminders are being sent out, follow-up with unconfirmed appointments, and reschedule no-shows.
• Take payments received at the front desk, post them, and provide receipts to the patients.
• Answer the telephone to direct calls, take messages, assist with patient emergency calls and answer general inquiries; follow-up on messages left during Clinic closures.
• Assist with maintaining the front desk and waiting area, including managing magazine subscriptions, seasonal decorations, and general tidying.
• Be an active participant in staff meetings.
• Work cohesively with fellow team members to provide an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Doctor and Office Manager.

About you:

• You are an excellent communicator who brings enthusiasm and passion to every interaction.
• You enjoy organization and planning.
• You thrive on the challenge of managing competing priorities.
• You care about providing excellent customer service and positive patient experiences.

Requirements

  What you bring – qualifications: 

• One to two years of administration experience within a clinical setting (Preferred)
• Experience working in a pediatric or general dental clinic is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; proficiency with patient software systems is an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written), with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community.
• Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills.