Treatment Coordinator / Dental Receptionist

Treatment Coordinator / Dental ReceptionistAt New Milford, an office within Dental Associates of Connecticut, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!Currently, we're in search of a highly motivated Treatment Coordinator / Dental Receptionist to join our team in our New Milford location. Candidate should have a strong work ethic, be a team player, and possess the ability to multitask.The Treatment Coordinator is a liaison between the doctor and the patient. They assist in the gathering of information in the new patient experience as well as coordinating a treatment plan with the doctor and presenting it to patients. They are knowledgeable about the treatment and timelines, the doctor's schedule, and they are prepared to negotiate financial arrangements with the clients. The Treatment Coordinator provides a calm and warm environment for patients who are otherwise anxious and concerned about how to afford dentistry. They also coordinate, as needed, with other offices who share in the care of patients, making sure referrals and correspondence are received and followed up on.Specific job responsibilities of the Treatment Coordinator include but are not limited to:Greet & check in patientsHandle heavy phone volumeSchedule appointments for doctors & hygienistsAct as a liaison between patients & doctorsEnter patient treatment plansDiscuss treatment needs with patients & make financial arrangementsEstimate, collect, & post patient paymentsFollow up on patients with unscheduled treatment neededGeneral office duties (printing/faxing/computer data entry, etc.)Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insurancePaid time offRetirement planRequirements:High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Dental reception experienceExcellent computer skillsSuperior customer service skillsWillingness to learn & growAbility to reliably commute to the office location in New Milford, CTA desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!Ability to work within current office hours, shifts to be determined. Includes up to two evenings per week and two Saturdays per month.Work Schedule Hours:Varied schedule, averaging 36–40 hours per week.Includes one evening shift per week: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM.Includes every other Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM.Preferred Qualities:Dentrix Ascend Software Experience