Patient Coordinator — Caring Front Desk & Scheduling

Elite Dental Partners; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long‑St

Job summary

Elite Dental Partners seeks a Patient Coordinator to greet patients, gather information, verify insurance, and maintain an organized, efficient schedule in a welcoming practice. The role emphasizes patient care and education within a team-focused environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least two years in dental/medical/customer service, with strong communication and proficiency in MS Office; Dentrix experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional education in business or healthcare preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in dental/medical/healthcare or customer service.
• Knowledge of dental insurance and explanations of benefits preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with team and patients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and dental software; Dentrix preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families, making them feel welcome.
• Gather patient information, create files, and verify insurance eligibility.
• Maintain a productive daily schedule and arrange future appointments.
• Confirm patient appointments and update the schedule as needed.
• Answer questions about insurance and financial arrangements.
• Collect and post payments from patients and insurance companies.
• Balance nightly deposits and process credit card transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elite Dental Partners seeks a Patient Coordinator to greet patients, gather information, verify insurance, and maintain an organized, efficient schedule in a welcoming practice. The role emphasizes patient care and education within a team-focused environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least two years in dental/medical/customer service, with strong communication and proficiency in MS Office; Dentrix experience is preferred.