Treatment Coordinator / Dental Receptionist

Dental Associates of CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Dental Associates of Connecticut in Danbury, CT is seeking a Treatment Coordinator / Dental Receptionist to join our close-knit team. The role serves as the liaison between doctor and patient, gathering information, presenting treatment plans, and coordinating schedules to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will handle heavy phone volume, greet patients, schedule appointments for doctors and hygienists, discuss treatment needs, arrange payments, and enter treatment plans into the system, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Dental reception/office experience is preferred.
• Excellent computer and typing skills are essential.
• Superior customer service and communication skills are required.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the practice.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the Danbury, CT office.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients.
• Handle high call volume and schedule appointments for doctors and hygienists.
• Act as liaison between patients and doctors; present treatment plans.
• Enter patient treatment plans and discuss treatment needs with patients; arrange financials.
• Estimate, collect, and post patient payments; follow up on unscheduled treatment.
• Perform general office duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Description

At Dental Associates of Connecticut - Danbury, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!

Job Type

Full-time

Treatment Coordinator / Dental Receptionist

Currently, we're in search of a highly motivated Treatment Coordinator / Dental Receptionist to join our team in our Danbury, CT location. Candidate should have a strong work ethic, be a team player, and possess the ability to multitask.

The Treatment Coordinator is a liaison between the doctor and the patient. They assist in the gathering of information in the new patient experience as well as coordinating a treatment plan with the doctor and presenting it to patients. They are knowledgeable about the treatment and timelines, the doctor’s schedule, and they are prepared to negotiate financial arrangements with the clients. The Treatment Coordinator provides a calm and warm environment for patients who are otherwise anxious and concerned about how to afford dentistry. They also coordinate, as needed, with other offices who share in the care of patients, making sure referrals and correspondence are received and followed up on.

Specific job responsibilities of the Treatment Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Greet & check in patients
• Handle heavy phone volume
• Schedule appointments for doctors & hygienists
• Act as a liaison between patients & doctors
• Enter patient treatment plans
• Discuss treatment needs with patients & make financial arrangements
• Estimate, collect, & post patient payments
• Follow up on patients with unscheduled treatment needed
• General office duties (printing/faxing/computer data entry, etc.)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Dental reception experience
• Excellent computer skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Willingness to learn & grow
• Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Danbury, CT
• A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!
• Ability to work within current office hours, shifts to be determined. Includes up to two evenings per week and two Saturdays per Month.

Available To Work The Following Hours

• 4 days total a week - 7:30am-5pm
• 1 late night per week - 9:30am-7pm
• 1 Saturday per month - 7:30am-2pm

Preferred Qualities

• Dentrix Ascend Software Experience

Salary

$20-$25/ hour