Patient Care Coordinator

Western Dental; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, 

Job summary

Western Dental is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to greet patients warmly, introduce them to our office, and coordinate treatment services. You will cultivate lasting patient relationships using excellent communication and a customer‑service mindset, with a focus on sales opportunities and patient satisfaction.

The role requires bilingual Spanish proficiency and a commitment to privacy, health, and safety standards in a dental setting. On-site work and travel for training may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in customer service or sales, preferably in healthcare/dental.
• Experience with dental practice management software such as Denticon/Dentrix preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients in a timely, professional and engaging manner.
• Maintain a productive daily schedule and schedule future appointments in coordination with patients and dental staff.
• Provide patient consultations and communicate information about recommended treatments, cost of service, insurance coverage and payment options.
• Contact patients to follow up on visits and to build lasting patient relationsships.
• Ensure compliance with health, privacy, and safety regulations.
• Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Denticon

Dentrix

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Patient Care Coordinator to join the team!

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) serves as the key liaison for our patients and ensures a seamless and welcoming experience. In this role, the PCC will greet patients warmly, introduce them to our office, coordinate treatment services, and cultivate lasting relationships. The PCC must possess exceptional communication skills, a genuine passion for outstanding customer service, and a talent for sales.

Bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients in a timely, professional and engaging manner
• Maintain a productive daily schedule and schedule future appointments in coordination with patients and dental staff
• Provide patient consultations and communicate information about recommended treatments, cost of service, insurance coverage and payment options
• Contact patients to follow up on visits and to build lasting patient relationsships
• Ensure compliance with health, privacy, and safety regulations
• Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions

Benefits for FT Employees

• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time Off
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 2 years of customer service role, sales, receptionist, or equivalent preferably in a healthcare or dental setting
• Experience with dental practice management software such as Denticon/Dentrix preferred
• Excellent communication skills to interact with patients, office staff, and third party stakeholders
• Attention to detail in maintaining patient records and managing financial transactions

Western Dental Services, Inc. and all relevant affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.