Treatment Coordinator

Empower Dental Group; Pasadena (CA); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

Competitive salary

Bonus based on performance

Descripción de la vacante

Empower Dental Group is seeking a creative Content Creator to help share our story and strengthen our brand across Southern California. This part-time role focuses on engaging patients and team members while supporting our growing network.

You will craft content that communicates our patient-centered, team-driven culture and highlights our 7 practices under a dynamic DSO leadership. Previous dental familiarity and strong communication are valued in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Minimum 2 years as a Treatment Coordinator in a dental setting.
• Clinical experience in a dental office preferred.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, procedures and insurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Open Dental software.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish, etc.) are a plus.
• Knowledge of third-party financing.

Responsabilidades

• Review proposed treatment plans with patients clearly and compassionately.
• Explain procedures, recovery, costs, and timing to patients.
• Emphasize benefits of proposed treatment and risks of non-treatment.
• Build rapport and trust to encourage treatment acceptance.
• Provide accurate treatment estimates based on insurance coverage and fees.
• Present and explain payment options including third-party financing.
• Coordinate scheduling with clinical and administrative staff.
• Ensure all financial agreements are documented and signed.
• Track and follow up on treatment plans and payments.
• Support front desk responsibilities as needed (check-in/check-out, phones).
• Ensure proper documentation of consent and treatment plans in patient charts.

Conocimientos

Treatment Coordination

Dental terminology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual

Herramientas

Open Dental

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Project management

Descripción del empleo

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Bonus based on performance

We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding Dental Support Organization (DSO) led by passionate dentists and entrepreneurs. With 7 practices across Southern California, we are committed to building a patient-centered, team-driven culture that transforms the dental experience. As we scale, we're looking for a creative, resourceful, and driven Content Creator to help us share our story, strengthen our brand, and engage our growing network of patients and team members.

Pay: $30-40 per hour DOE + Production Bonuses
Schedule: Part Time

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year prior experience as a Treatment Coordinator.
• Clinical experience in a dental office (Dental Assistant, Hygienist, etc) highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, procedures, and insurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in dental practice software (Open Dental).
• Bilingual skills (Spanish, etc.) are a plus.
• Knowledge of third-party financing (Sunbut, etc.).
• Proficiency in common administrative tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, project management software).

Job Responsibilities

Patient Communication & Case Presentation

• Review proposed treatment plans with patients in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Answer patient questions regarding procedures, recovery, costs, and timing.
• Emphasize the benefits of proposed treatment and the risks of non-treatment.
• Build strong rapport and trust with patients to encourage treatment acceptance.

Financial Coordination

• Provide accurate treatment estimates based on insurance coverage and office fees.
• Present and explain payment options including third-party financing, office plans, or pre-payment discounts.
• Collect deposits or co-payments as required prior to scheduling treatment.
• Ensure all financial agreements are documented and signed.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Schedule treatment appointments in coordination with clinical and administrative staff.
• Track outstanding treatment plans and follow up with patients who have not yet scheduled.
• Ensure a smooth hand-off between the clinical team and front office.

Insurance & Authorization Support

• Confirm benefits, limitations, and pre-authorizations.
• Understand insurance terminology and communicate relevant details to patients.
• Help resolve insurance-related patient questions regarding eligibility, estimates, and payments.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate daily with dentists, hygienists, assistants, and front office staff.
• Attend team meetings and communicate relevant patient or financial concerns.
• Support front desk functions as needed (check-in/check-out, phones, etc.)

Treatment Plan Compliance & Documentation

• A written treatment plan must be completed and signed by the patient.
• All required consent forms (general, surgical, ortho, etc.) must be signed before treatment begins.
• The Treatment Coordinator must be the one who presented the case and collected the payment.
• All diagnosed treatment plans must be entered accurately into the patient’s chart without modification unless approved in writing or directly by the provider.
• Only diagnosed treatment may be presented—Treatment Coordinators may not add, remove, or alter treatment plans independently.
• The patient’s payment and financing details must be properly entered into the patient’s ledger.

*The absence of specific duties in this description does not exclude them from the role if they are similar, related, or logically associated with the position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned or requested by management or executive leadership as needed.*

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law