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PDS Health

Integrated healthcare support company

Healthcare Coordinator

Full-TimeDeadline 4/6/27
$19.25 - $27/hr
Entry
Olney, MD, USA+1 moreMore locations: Silver Spring, MD, USA
In PersonTravel might be required between offices.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • Travel might be required between offices.
  • Knowledge of office practices, technology applications, and patient insurances.
  • Results-oriented, including setting realistic goals, meeting commitments, persistence, and prioritizing daily work to achieve results.
  • Patient advocacy, including flexibility, adaptability, empathy, passion, and ethical conduct.
  • Process-focused operation, including data-driven decision-making, attention to detail, organization, comprehensive knowledge of operational processes, and computer proficiency.
  • Financial acumen, including understanding profit drivers, using metrics to manage, building the financial understanding of team members and clinicians, and understanding local market drivers and competition.
  • Influencing ability, including active listening and observation of behavior and creating a win-win need for change.
  • Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to multitask effectively without compromising work quality.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with supported dentists to gain a patient's financial commitment to begin the dentist-diagnosed course of treatment.
  • Understand and use financial options to support case acceptance, educate patients on treatment choices, overcome common patient objections, and proactively keep dentists' schedules productive.
  • Support each patient in a consultative and educational manner while supporting the patient experience and patient retention.
  • Model company culture, values, standards, and operational practices based on the We Believe Behavioral Framework.
  • Gain a financial commitment from patients to begin the dentistry diagnosed by the dentist.
  • Achieve proficiency in the PDS system and tools to assist patients in making decisions suited to their wants and needs.
  • Execute the HC Handoff in partnership with each clinician for every exam patient.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on available financial options so patients can choose treatment that fits their budget.
  • Professionally overcome common patient objections to starting treatment.
  • Obtain necessary insurance pre-authorizations for patients who need them before completing treatment.
  • Ensure the office exemplifies the Comprehensive Care Model and make 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 directly impacts metrics and results.
  • Steward the PDS brand and make decisions consistent with its brand framework.
  • Become knowledgeable about the Mouth Body Connection and support clinical excellence through comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policies, and address others professionally and respectfully.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and state, federal, and other regulatory bodies.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior coursework or on-the-job training in dentistry, insurance, or business.

About the 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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