Specialty Care Coordinator- OS

Rodeo Dental; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodeo Dental is seeking a Specialty Care Coordinator to guide patients through specialty dental care, explaining proposed treatment plans, timelines, and financial obligations. You will coordinate with doctors and referring providers to ensure smooth onboarding and timely communication.

This hybrid role requires residence or work authorization in Arizona, Colorado, or Texas. You will manage pre-authorizations, financial options, and patient records while supporting the clinical team and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with PPO, HMO, and Medicaid insurance plans.
• Strong time management to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking for patient and operational challenges.
• Advanced knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and treatment planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building patient rapport.
• Preferred: 2+ years as Treatment Coordinator in at least one dental specialty.
• Reliable internet and a dedicated remote workspace; able to perform remote duties.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on treatment recommendations in a clear, compassionate manner.
• Set expectations with treatment contracts outlining procedures and timelines.
• Reschedule missed or referred patients to reinforce ongoing care.
• Prepare specialty schedules to optimize provider utilization and patient flow.
• Submit and follow up on pre-authorizations for MD, PPO, and HMO plans.
• Adhere to appointment confirmation protocols to reduce no-shows and improve efficiency.
• Create and manage payment plans, explaining costs and insurance coverage.
• Increase patient conversion from general dentistry to specialty consults.
• Maintain patient records with consistent documentation of communications.
• Coordinate with Specialty Lead to finalize notes and documentation daily.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Dental terminology

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Job Overview

The Specialty Care Coordinator plays a vital role in guiding patients through their specialty dental care experience. This position is responsible for clearly communicating proposed treatment plans, including associated procedures, timelines, and financial obligations. Acting as a key liaison between the doctor and the patient, the coordinator helps ensure a smooth and informed new patient onboarding process.

In collaboration with the doctor, the Specialty Care Coordinator translates complex treatment protocols into simple, approachable conversations and provides patients with financial options that make care accessible. You’ll also coordinate with referring and co-treating providers to ensure timely communication, accurate records, and smooth collaboration.

The Specialty Care Coordinator manages communication with other referring or co-treating providers, ensuring that all referrals, records, and correspondence are properly handled and followed up on.

In addition, the Specialty Care Coordinator supports internal financial processes, submitting all pre-authorizations.

REPORTS TO: Director of Specialty Services

SCHEDULE: This position requires a flexible schedule, including the ability to work extended hours based on business needs—including evenings and occasional weekends. It is a hybrid role, 3 days in-office at assigned Rodeo Dental locations. 2 days remote (work-from-home), supporting operational tasks and patient communications virtually.

Due to business, payroll, and compliance requirements, candidates must reside and be authorized to work in Arizona, Colorado, or Texas at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with a variety of insurance providers, including PPO, HMO, and Medicaid plans.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills to handle patient concerns and operational challenges effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and treatment planning, particularly within specialty areas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with new and prospective patients.
• Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Treatment Coordinator, with experience in at least one dental specialty (e.g., orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics).
• Must have reliable internet, a distraction-free workspace, and the ability to perform all remote responsibilities effectively
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Educate and explain treatment recommendations to patients, parents, or guardians in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner.
• Establish clear expectations with patients by setting treatment contracts that outline procedures, financial responsibilities, and timelines.
• Contact patients who have missed or broken appointments, been referred for specialty services, or are prospective specialty patients to reschedule and reinforce the importance of continued care.
• Prepare and manage all specialty schedules, ensuring optimal provider utilization and patient flow.
• Submit and follow up on all pre-authorizations as applicable, including those for MD, PPO, and HMO plans, ensuring timely insurance approvals.
• Adhere to the company’s appointment confirmation protocols to reduce no-shows and increase efficiency.
• Create and manage payment plans, clearly explaining treatment costs and insurance coverage, while reinforcing the medical necessity of treatment.
• Increase patient conversion from general dentistry to specialty consults by effectively communicating the benefits and urgency of specialty care.
• Maintain steady patient flow with smart scheduling along with communicating and coordinating with Office Managers, Specialty Providers, and the Clinical Team.
• Document all communication consistently and accurately in patient records, including phone calls, texts, emails, and in-person conversations.
• Collaborate with the Specialty Lead to ensure all clinical notes, treatment plans, and necessary documentation are complete by the end of each Specialty day. Escalate issues to the Specialty Lead or Office Manager as appropriate.
• Monitor patient flow and appointment schedules in advance, adjusting proactively to provider changes, cancellations, or scheduling conflicts.
• Consistently achieve individual and team performance goals, aligned with the company’s objectives and patient care standards.
• Participate in regular training sessions, team meetings, and performance reviews to stay aligned with clinical, operational, and compliance standards.
• Audit patient charts regularly for accuracy, missing information, or outstanding treatment items, escalating issues when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and standing as needed
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

NOTE

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Manager occupying this position. Managers will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Rodeo Dental is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. Rodeo Dental is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success.

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