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Dental scheduling coordinator Jobs in Peabody – Massachusetts – USA at Cross Street Family Dentistry
Job Description
Job Description
Monday-Thursday. Friday & Weekends Off
Responsibilities:
Review patient records for each day’s schedule, noting any outstanding treatment needs
Schedule all appointments and detail procedure and time needed
Stabilize production by scheduling according to practice guidelines
Maximize time efficiency in scheduling by utilizing procedure codes to doctor time, assistant time, anesthesia, etc.
Check messages before the morning huddle and update staff as to any changes
Greet patients by name and update addresses, telephone numbers, and insurance information as appropriate
Monitor the schedule throughout the day to ensure all runs smoothly
Maintain a Recall list to aid in filling last minute openings
Check account balances of patients coming in and prepare to discuss any monies due
Adhere to all safety and health regulations
Determine the status of the following continuing care visit for each hygiene patient seen during the day to ensure no one is missing
Note chronic last-minute cancellations in the patient’s file to prevent prescheduling the next hygiene visit
Keep staff and the doctor informed of the next available opening; time allotted for emergency patients
Call any patient that is five minutes late to determine their status and inform the clinical staff
Register new patients and provide necessary forms (welcome letter, patient information, and office policy)
Confirm appointments with patients two days in advance of an appointment
Call insurance companies and update computer for all new patients and any changes
Record treatment information in the patient’s chart and/or computer. Enter the type of treatment planned for the next appointment and the amount of chair time, doctor time, and assistant time needed. Dismiss patients.
Place all non-scheduled, diagnosed treatments in the tickler file for follow up in one week
Mail the welcome package to all new patients entering the practice and requesting an examination or direct them to your website to complete online paperwork
Keep all patient recordsup-to-date
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
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Title: Dental scheduling coordinator
Company: Cross Street Family Dentistry
Location: Peabody – Massachusetts – USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
