JOB SUMMARY:
The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for front office support for the LECOM School of Dental Medicine Dental Practices, including, but not limited to, Scheduling, Patient Relations, Collections, and Following Policies and Procedures. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Must check-in & check-out patients • Must be able to answer telephone and verify personal information for billing purposes • Must be able to assist in showing students front office business operations • Attend meetings approved by SDM that require advancement of your profession • Must be responsible and accountable to supervise and manage a 10-20 chair patient practice area • Must work in conjunction with the faculty & students to maintain patient flow • Must be able to take direction and receive assignments to help the dental students on a daily basis • Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction and practice development • Responsible for reporting EOD (End of Day) and balancing reports for the Financial Officer • Protect money, checks, credit cards, and collect insurance information • Coordinate Dental materials Inventory with the Dispensary • Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction • Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience • Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers, and overall outreach • Accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs.
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