Dental Patient Treatment Coordinator

USC's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is looking for a talented Dental Patient Treatment Coordinator to join the Advanced Specialties Team!

This department will need a team oriented individual who is able to manage a heavy work load and multi-task constantly. The department is very busy and fast-paced, we need a candidate who manages stress well and can keep a positive perspective. A bilingual English and Spanish speaker with a Dental background is preferred. If you are a candidate willing to take on this challenge, please apply!

This is a 1 year fixed term position.

Job Accountabilities :

The Dental Patient Treatment Coordinator performs a variety of tasks associated with the dental management system, such as patient registration, insurance authorization and / or verification, and patient scheduling. Works closely with patients and dentists to arrange comprehensive treatment planning. Schedules patient appointments and monitors patient flow.

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred Education : Associate's Degree

Preferred Experience : 3 years

Preferred Expertise : Knowledge of dental management software, particularly axiUm. Experience working with basic contracts. Working knowledge of MS Office, particularly word, Excel PowerPoint and outlook. Fluent bilingual English and Spanish speaker.

Skills : Administrative :

Answer telephones

Assemble and organize numerical data

Clinical documentation

Communicate with others to gather information

Customer service

Gather data

Maintain filing systems

Prioritize different projects

Read handwritten text

Schedule appointments

Understand and apply policies and procedures

Use database and / or word processing software

The hourly rate for this position is $20.40 - $23.74. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Minimum Education : High school or equivalent

Minimum Experience : 2 years

Minimum Field of Expertise : Demonstrated experience in dental management and dental secretarial assistance. Working knowledge of HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal customer service, and telephone skills. Demonstrated ability to multi-task. Working knowledge of dental terminology and PPO and Denti-Cal and health insurance. Ability to work scheduled evening and weekend shifts. Demonstrated team-oriented and collaborative work style. Demonstrated experience in a high volume, fast paced environment.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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