Listing: Dentaljob.org » Dental front office job
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: 12/23/10
Viewed: 310 total

Description:
The Treatment Coordinator performs a variety of educational and financial tasks and duties including, but not limited to conducting patient consultations during exam appointments; calculating fees for treatment; coordinating patient financial arrangements; and educating patients about the health risks of not receiving proper treatment. The Treatment Coordinator may be required to assist with general front office duties.

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Conduct patient consultations
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Calculate fees for treatment based on various fee schedules
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Assist patients with financing options, insurance questions, and treatment concerns
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Educate patients concerning treatment, procedures, insurance benefits, pre- and post-treatment responsibilities, etc.
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Call recall patients to schedule appointments
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Assist billers with posting diagnosis and treatment as needed and directed by management
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Answer telephones and schedule appointments as needed
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Verify patient benefits eligibility as needed
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Comply with all Safety, Emergency, Hazard, OSHA, HIPAA, Sterilization, Clinical, Quality Assurance and Administrative Plans, Policies, Guidelines, Protocol, and Standards
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Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional Manager, and/or Dentists

Requirements

Position Qualifications:

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Prior dental and treatment sales experience required
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Advanced knowledge and use of dental terminology required
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Prior experience working with HMO and PPO Insurance and Denti-Cal
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Strong sales, communication and presentation skills required
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Bilingual: English & Spanish a plus