Healthcare Coordinator

Summary

PDS Health operates dental care practices and is seeking a Healthcare Coordinator to support dentists and patients throughout the treatment process. The role focuses on securing financial commitments, explaining treatment and payment options, addressing objections, coordinating insurance pre-authorizations, and supporting productive schedules and comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities

• Models company culture, values, standards, and best operational practices based on the We Believe Behavioral Framework
• Gain a financial commitment from the patient to start the dentistry that the Dentist is diagnosing for their patient
• Achieve proficiency in PDS system and tools, skills, and talents to assist patients in making the best possible decision for their unique wants and needs
• Executes the HC Handoff in partnership with each clinician on every exam patient
• Subject Matter Expert on all available financial options to give patients choices to start dentistry that fits in their budget
• Professionally overcome common patient objections to starting treatment
• Obtain necessary insurance pre-authorizations for patients who need this prior to completing treatment
• Ensure the office is exemplifying the Comprehensive Care Model within the offices as well as referrals outside the office
• Active participant in daily morning huddles, monthly team meetings and any other meetings as required
• Thorough understanding of business imperatives and how the role directly impacts metrics and results
• Demonstrates stewardship of the PDS Brand making decisions consistent with the PDS Brand framework
• Becomes knowledgeable on the Mouth Body Connection and supports clinical excellence through comprehensive patient care
• Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policies; addresses others professionally and respectfully always
• Ensures Compliance with Company policies, as well as State, Federal and other regulatory bodies
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Travel might be required between offices
• Knowledge of office practices, technology applications and patient insurances
• Results Oriented (Energetic self-starter; sets realistic goals; meets commitments; persistent, prioritizes daily to achieve results)
• Patient Advocate (flexible and adaptive; empathetic; passionate; ethical)
• Process Focused Operator (data driven decision-maker; detailed; organized and structured; comprehensive knowledge of all operational processes; computer proficient)
• Financial Acumen (understands profit drivers; utilizes metrics to manage; builds the financial understanding of team members staff and clinicians; understands local market drivers and competition)
• Influencer (active listener/observer of behavior; creates a win/win need for change)
• Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle and maintain extreme confidentially Patient records
• Organized, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Prior course work or on-the-job training in the fields or dentistry, insurance, or business

Qualifications

Must Haves

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Travel might be required between offices
• Knowledge of office practices, technology applications and patient insurances
• Results Oriented (Energetic self-starter; sets realistic goals; meets commitments; persistent, prioritizes daily to achieve results)
• Patient Advocate (flexible and adaptive; empathetic; passionate; ethical)
• Process Focused Operator (data driven decision-maker; detailed; organized and structured; comprehensive knowledge of all operational processes; computer proficient)
• Financial Acumen (understands profit drivers; utilizes metrics to manage; builds the financial understanding of team members staff and clinicians; understands local market drivers and competition)
• Influencer (active listener/observer of behavior; creates a win/win need for change)
• Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle and maintain extreme confidentially Patient records
• Organized, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

• Prior course work or on-the-job training in the fields or dentistry, insurance, or business

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community