Patient Care Coordinator

Jimmy Jazz; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with HSA

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Pet Insurance

Learning Management System

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a personable Patient Care Coordinator to manage appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and patient communications in our dental practice. You will enter patient data in Dentrix, coordinate referrals, prepare billing statements, and ensure accurate posting of EOBs while delivering excellent customer service.

This role requires a high school diploma, dental office experience, proficiency with Dentrix, and strong organizational skills to keep

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dental office experience essential (daily operations and patient interactions).
• Proficiency with Dentrix for scheduling, billing and patient records.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage a warm, professional reception.
• Schedule, reschedule or cancel appointments to optimize flow.
• Verify benefits and eligibility; submit predeterminations and pre-authorizations.

Skills

Insurance verification

EOB posting

Dental coding

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

• Location Florida Smile Studio 1212 E Broward Boulevard, Suite 200,Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 - $29.00 / Hour

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We are seeking a personable and professional Patient Care Coordinator to ensure that dental patients' appointments are efficiently scheduled, rescheduled, or canceled based on their needs. This role is crucial in maintaining smooth operations within our practice. The Patient Care Coordinator will be responsible for entering patient information into our data system, addressing patient inquiries, arranging referrals to other dental specialists, and preparing billing statements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and welcome patients to the practice, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
• Schedule, reschedule, or cancel appointments as required, ensuring optimal patient flow.
• Demonstrated expertise in dental insurance processes, including verification of benefits and eligibility.
• Proficient in submitting and tracking dental predeterminations and pre-authorizations.
• Skilled in reviewing and accurately posting Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) to patient accounts.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in insurance payments and claims.
• Strong understanding of dental coding, insurance terminology, and payer-specific requirements.
• Assist patients in filling out information forms accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare patients' charts and daily schedules for the dental staff, ensuring all necessary information is readily available.
• Update patient records and document recent treatments and procedures meticulously.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and provide telephonic reminders to ensure patient compliance.
• Communicate with dental insurance providers to determine if patients are required to make co-payments.
• Verify methods of payment and collect payments as needed, ensuring accurate financial transactions.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, photocopying, filing, and faxing, to support the smooth operation of the practice.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Demonstrated experience working in a dental office environment is essential. This includes familiarity with the day-to-day operations and patient interactions within a dental practice.
• Proficiency in using dental practice management software, particularly Dentrix.
• This includes the ability to efficiently navigate and utilize the software for scheduling, billing, and patient record management.
• A solid understanding of dental terminology and procedures is necessary to effectively communicate with patients and dental professionals.
• A working knowledge of general administrative practices, including data entry, filing, and office management, is essential for maintaining an organized and efficient office environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to interact professionally with patients, insurance providers, and dental staff. Good telephone etiquette is also essential for managing patient inquiries and scheduling appointments.
• Exceptional organizational skills are necessary to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and ensure smooth office operations.
• Outstanding customer service skills are crucial for creating a positive patient experience, addressing patient concerns, and ensuring patient satisfaction.
• A keen eye for detail is important for accurately updating patient records, processing insurance claims, and managing financial transactions.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

NICE TO HAVES

• Additional certification in office administration, medical administration, or related fields is highly advantageous and preferred.
• Familiarity with dental software and scheduling systems.

Where Your Career and Passion for Patient Care Thrive!

By joining our team, you’ll be part of an innovative, patient-centric environment that values both your professional growth and personal well-being.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance with optional Health Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with portion of Co Match.
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Learning Management System, internal educational courses.