Patient Care Coordinator

Specialty1 Partners; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental insurance

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k)

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services

Hospital/Accident/Critical Care

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Endodontic Specialists of NEPA PC – Hazleton is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a busy specialty practice. You will greet patients, manage front desk tasks, and support clinical operations to ensure a world-class patient experience.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of front office experience, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, team-based setting. This role emphasizes patient comfort and efficient office coordination.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of front office experience is required.
• Familiarity with office machines (fax, printer, etc.).
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Desires to help patients and provide great service.
• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients to the dental office.
• Maintain accurate patient records and files.
• Answer incoming calls and direct or take messages.
• Check, sort and forward emails; manage front desk tasks.
• Keep front desk tidy and presentable with necessary materials.
• Coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Front office experience

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fax

Printer

Job description

Our office, Endodontic Specialists of NEPA PC - Hazleton, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice.

We are looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why we could be the right next step in your career.

Your Responsibilities

You will be responsible for making a positive and lasting first impression. The ideal candidate should bridge the gap between customer obsession and clerical management. You should be able to deal with complaints and give accurate information. The goal is to make guests and visitors feel comfortable and valued while during their visit which means the following:

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Answering all incoming calls and redirecting them or keeping messages
• Check, sort and forward emails
• Keep updates records and files
• Keep front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary material (pens, forms, paper etc.)

As an essential member of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Your Background

You are a resourceful Patient Care Coordinator that strives to ensure patients receive the experience they deserve. You're a team player that is adaptable to new and challenging tasks. You’re an enthusiastic, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who is always proactively striving for excellence. You also have the following:

• At least 1-2 years of front office experience is required
• Familiarity with office machines (e.g fax, printer ect.)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• A high school diploma
• Desires to help your patients
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
  
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment
  
• Must be able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas
  
• Must be able to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods
  
• Must be able to work around medical equipment and instruments
  
• Must be able to adhere to OSHA and infection control standards
  
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
  
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations

If this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team!

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of Specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and great clinical results.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.

• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan w/match options
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off

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We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.

Position Base Pay Range

$16 - $22 USD

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

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