Job Description
Job Description
Description : Patient Coordinator
Location : Salem, OR – Have a Great Smile (160 Ramsgate Square, Suite 100, Salem, OR 97302)
Reports To : Office Manager
Position Overview :
The Patient Coordinator is the welcoming face of our practice and plays an essential role in ensuring a positive patient experience. This position manages front desk responsibilities, assists with scheduling and insurance, and supports smooth communication between patients and the orthodontic team.
Responsibilities :
- Greet patients and families warmly upon arrival and departure.
- Manage check-in and check-out processes, including paperwork and updating patient records.
- Verify insurance eligibility, explain coverage details, and assist with pre-authorizations.
- Schedule, confirm, and follow up on patient appointments.
- Collect and record payments; post them accurately in the system.
- Communicate treatment and financial information clearly to patients.
- Collaborate with clinical and financial staff to ensure smooth office operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk and waiting area.
- Handle patient information in compliance with HIPAA and office policies.
Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in healthcare or business preferred.1–2 years of customer service experience, ideally in dental, medical, or orthodontic settings.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.Proficient with computers and practice management software.Professional, friendly, and patient-focused demeanor.Requirements :