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PDS Health

Integrated healthcare support company

Healthcare Coordinator

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeConcord, CA, USA$19.50 - $27.50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • Travel between offices might be required.
  • Knowledge of office practices, technology applications, and patient insurance is needed.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed.
  • The ability to multitask without compromising work quality is needed.
  • The ability to maintain patient-record confidentiality is needed.
  • Prior course work or on-the-job training in dentistry, insurance, or business is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required.
  • The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • The candidate should be results-oriented, able to set realistic goals, meet commitments, and prioritize work to achieve results.
  • The candidate should be flexible, adaptive, empathetic, passionate, and ethical when advocating for patients.
  • The candidate should be data-driven, detailed, organized, structured, knowledgeable about operational processes, and computer proficient.
  • The candidate should understand profit drivers, use metrics to manage, build financial understanding among team members and clinicians, and understand local market drivers and competition.
  • The candidate should actively listen and observe behavior and create a win-win need for change.
  • The candidate should be self-motivated and reliable.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with supported dentists to help patients make a financial commitment to start the recommended course of treatment promptly.
  • Understand and use financial options to support case acceptance, educate patients on treatment choices, address common patient objections, and proactively keep dentist schedules productive.
  • Support patients in a consultative and educational manner while consistently supporting a positive patient experience.
  • Model company culture, values, standards, and operational best practices based on the We Believe Behavioral Framework.
  • Gain patients’ financial commitment to begin the dentistry diagnosed by the dentist.
  • Become proficient in the PDS system and tools to assist patients in making decisions that meet their wants and needs.
  • Execute the Healthcare Coordinator handoff in partnership with each clinician for every exam patient.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on available financial options so patients can choose treatment that fits their budget.
  • Professionally address common patient objections to starting treatment.
  • Obtain necessary insurance pre-authorizations before treatment for patients who require them.
  • Ensure the office follows the Comprehensive Care Model and makes referrals outside the office when appropriate.
  • Participate in daily morning huddles, monthly team meetings, and other required meetings.
  • Understand business imperatives and how the role affects metrics and results.
  • Make decisions consistent with the PDS Brand framework and act as a steward of the PDS Brand.
  • Learn about the Mouth Body Connection and support clinical excellence through comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor according to company policies and treat others professionally and respectfully.
  • Comply with company policies and state, federal, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior course work or on-the-job training in dentistry, insurance, or business.

About the Company

PDS Health

Integrated healthcare support company

PDS Health is a healthcare support organization serving dental and medical practices. The company provides business, technology, clinical, administrative, and operational services that help affiliated practices deliver integrated care. It serves patients, clinicians, practice owners, healthcare teams, and communities across its supported network. Its operating model centers on locally led practices connected through shared technology, revenue-cycle, supply-chain, talent, and administrative services. Teams work across clinical care, practice operations, technology, billing, procurement, recruiting, training, and patient support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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