Patient Coordinator

First Choice Dental; Village of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Dental in Cottage Grove, WI is seeking a friendly, organized Patient Coordinator to join our fast-paced front desk team. You will be the welcoming first impression, manage schedules, answer calls, verify insurance, and help patients understand treatment options with empathy.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, customer-service driven, and comfortable using dental software and scheduling systems to keep the office running smoothly and patients feeling cared for.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental, healthcare, hospitality, or customer service preferred.
• Ability to stay organized under pressure.
• High attention to detail and strong communication.
• Comfort with dental software and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with warmth and professionalism.
• Manage appointment scheduling and patient flow.
• Answer phones and assist with office communications.
• Verify insurance benefits and discuss payment options.
• Maintain accurate patient records and HIPAA compliance.
• Support front office operations and patient retention initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Dental software

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

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Regular FT Cottage Grove, WI, US

Be the Reason Patients Feel Welcome, Supported, and Confident in Their Care

At First Choice Dental, we believe the patient experience starts long before treatment begins. We are looking for a warm, organized, and service-driven Patient Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and genuinely enjoys helping people feel cared for, informed, and comfortable. This role is perfect for someone who loves creating exceptional first impressions, keeping schedules running smoothly, and being a trusted connection between patients and the clinical team.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome patients with professionalism, warmth, and positive energy
• Manage appointment scheduling, confirmations, and patient flow throughout the day
• Answer phones, respond to patient questions, and assist with general office communication
• Verify insurance benefits and help patients understand treatment estimates and payment options
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Support the clinical team by ensuring efficient front office operations
• Handle patient concerns with empathy, discretion, and professionalism
• Help create an organized, high-end, hospitality-focused patient experience
• Assist with patient retention efforts, follow-up communication, and reactivation initiatives
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality standards are consistently maintained

What We’re Looking For

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Positive attitude with a team-first mindset
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment
• Comfortable using dental software, phones, scheduling systems, and technology
• Previous dental, healthcare, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred
• Passion for creating an outstanding patient experience

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Modern, patient-centered environment
• Meaningful work that helps people feel confident and cared for
• Team-focused atmosphere where your contributions truly matter

The Ideal Candidate

You are the type of person who remembers names, notices details, stays organized under pressure, and makes people feel comfortable the moment they walk through the door. You understand that a great patient experience is just as important as great clinical care. If you love helping people and want to be part of a team that values professionalism, positivity, and excellence — we’d love to meet you.

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