Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator — Patient Care

Career Center at Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

95% healthcare premium paid

Generous retirement package

Tuition reduction for employee/spouse/

Job summary

Portland State University’s Career Center is seeking a Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator for in-person work in Portland, OR. The role includes greeting patients, scheduling, explaining services and insurance, and maintaining patient records.

The position oversees the clinic schedule, generates treatment plans, discusses treatment costs with patients, follows up on appointments, and liaises between patients and Dental Services providers; starting salary is $19.36–$21.91/hour.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience, including typing or word processing.
• OR an Associate’s degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology.
• OR a certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology with one year of clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and provide information about dental services and insurance; maintain patient records.
• Oversee clinic schedule, enter and generate dental treatment plans, and communicate treatment needs to patients.
• Review treatment recommendations with patients, track appointments and plan completion, and follow up on care.
• Discuss patient dental insurance coverage and treatment costs with patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Dental terminology

Dental EHR

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Office Occupations

Certificate in Office Occupations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Dental EHR

Job description

Portland State University’s Career Center is seeking a Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator for in-person work in Portland, OR. The role includes greeting patients, scheduling, explaining services and insurance, and maintaining patient records.

The position oversees the clinic schedule, generates treatment plans, discusses treatment costs with patients, follows up on appointments, and liaises between patients and Dental Services providers; starting salary is $19.36–$21.91/hour.