Patient Care Coordinator - Arrow Dental (Astoria, Oregon)

Patient Care CoordinatorAt Arrow Dental, LLC, we're passionate about helping you on your journey to be better. We are currently seeking a full-time Patient Care Coordinator in our Dental Clinic located in Astoria, Oregon. This position is responsible for administering the day-to-day activities of the business office, including maintenance of the records of patients, scheduling of patients, accounts receivable, maintaining appearance and order of dental office, presentation of financial treatment plan options, and recall/recare system. Clinic hours Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm Arrow Dental primarily serves Medicaid patients. This is to help the community with the large population of Medicaid members that either became Medicaid eligible due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or the expansion population that was previously enrolled on the Standard plan and rolled into the Plus plan effective January 1, 2014.Benefits:Competitive payMedical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistant ProgramPTO and paid company holidays401k and FSAAnnual clothing allowancePay Range: $22.23 to $27.46 per hour (depending on experience) Actual pay is based on qualifications. Applicants who do not exceed the minimum qualifications will only be eligible for the low end of the pay range.Primary Functions:Complete day-to-day operations of dental officeOpen and close dental office according to office protocolReview the office for neat, professional appearance and make necessary changesGreet and welcome patients and visitors to the practiceHelp explain office policy to patientsCollect payment from patients at time of treatmentMake follow-up appointment as neededSee that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulationsAssist in the treatment room as neededVerify and update insurance information on all patientsSubmit treatment plans for predetermination of benefits when appropriateCoordinate patient referrals when necessaryPrepare claims forms for patients with dental insuranceMonitor inventory and order office supplies as neededPerforms other duties as assignedRequired Skills:High school diploma or equivalent1- 2 years dental office experience preferredKnowledge of dental terminology, procedures and dental insuranceTyping ability of 40 wpm netComputer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, dental software experience helpfulAbility to speak Spanish is highly desirableStrong organizational and detail orientation skillsStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to work well under pressure work with frequent interruptions and shifting prioritiesParticipate effectively as a team playerAbility to come into work on time and on a daily basisMaintain confidentiality and project a professional business image.Arrow Dental seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. Arrow Dental values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to demonstrate our commitment to diversity through all our business practices and invite applications from candidates that share our commitment to this diversity. Our diverse experiences and perspectives help us become a stronger organization. Let's be better together.