Healthcare Coordinator

Description :

The primary role of the Healthcare Coordinator (HC) is to partner with supported Dentists to help gain a financial commitment from the patient to start the best course of treatment with urgency. Key responsibilities include understanding and utilizing financial options to support case acceptance, educating patients on treatment choices, overcoming common patient objections, and proactively keeping Dentist's schedules productive. The Healthcare Coordinator should support each patient in a consultative and educational manner while consistently supporting a Perfect Patient Experience (PPE) and creating Patients for Life (PFL).

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.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). Travel might be required between offices.

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