Patient Coordinator

Simply Dental; Hopkinton, Framingham (MA, MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting on yourfirst

Vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Dental and orthodontic benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Consistent, set schedule (no weekends)

Job summary

Simply Orthodontics in Framingham, MA seeks a Patient Coordinator to greet patients, check in, schedule visits, and support the clinical team. This full‑time role travels with the team to Framingham and Hopkinton offices, ensuring a welcoming, organized front desk experience.

You will manage a busy schedule, verify insurance, collect payments, maintain patient records per HIPAA, and coordinate appointments from exams to retainer checks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an orthodontic or dental office setting is preferred.
• Hands-on experience verifying insurance and understanding orthodontic benefits.
• Proven ability to manage a busy schedule and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide an exceptional patient and family experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling patient information, scheduling and payments.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, high-energy environment by greeting patients and families and setting the tone for an exceptional visit.
• Keep the day running smoothly by managing a busy orthodontic schedule, minimizing wait times, and proactively resolving scheduling challenges as they arise.
• Coordinate appointments for new patient exams, adjustment visits, retainer checks, and follow-up care with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Serve as the connection point between patients, families, and the clinical team, ensuring smooth communication and seamless handoffs throughout the day.
• Support patients through their visit — from check‑in to check‑out — including scheduling future appointments, collecting payments, and answering general questions.
• Stay ahead of the schedule by confirming appointments, verifying insurance, managing recalls, and following up with missed or overdue appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all documentation and processes align with HIPAA standards.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and professional front office environment.
• Collaborate closely with the orthodontic team to support day‑to‑day office operations and create a positive patient experience.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Insurance verification

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Framingham, MA 01720. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 hourly. Job Category: Health Care.

Position details: This full‑time position will have a set schedule and will travel with the team to both offices in Framingham, MA and Hopkinton, MA.

Role Overview

At Simply Orthodontics, the Patient Coordinator is more than a front desk role — you are the first impression and a key part of creating a welcoming, positive experience for every patient and family. From check‑in to scheduling future visits, you help keep the office running smoothly while ensuring patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their orthodontic journey. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, patient‑focused environment and know how to keep a busy schedule organized, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, high-energy environment by greeting patients and families and setting the tone for an exceptional visit.
• Keep the day running smoothly by managing a busy orthodontic schedule, minimizing wait times, and proactively resolving scheduling challenges as they arise.
• Coordinate appointments for new patient exams, adjustment visits, retainer checks, and follow-up care with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Serve as the connection point between patients, families, and the clinical team, ensuring smooth communication and seamless handoffs throughout the day.
• Support patients through their visit — from check‑in to check‑out — including scheduling future appointments, collecting payments, and answering general questions.
• Stay ahead of the schedule by confirming appointments, verifying insurance, managing recalls, and following up with missed or overdue appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all documentation and processes align with HIPAA standards.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and professional front office environment.
• Collaborate closely with the orthodontic team to support day‑to‑day office operations and create a positive patient experience.

Full‑time Benefits

• Health insurance starting on your first day of employment.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• Dental and orthodontic benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Consistent, set schedule (no weekends!).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an orthodontic or dental office setting is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience verifying insurance and a strong understanding of orthodontic benefits, coverage, and patient responsibility is highly desired.
• Proven ability to manage a busy schedule and multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide an exceptional patient and family experience.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in handling patient information, scheduling, and payments.
• Professional presence with a positive, team‑oriented mindset that delivers exceptional customer service.
• Comfort using orthodontic/dental practice management software and standard office tools.