Dental Hygiene Coordinator

Full Time
West Babylon, NY 11704
Posted
Job description
Hygiene Coordinator

Purpose: The purpose of the Hygiene Coordinator position is to efficiently and effectively
manage the hygiene department to ensure patient satisfaction and practice profitability.

  • Manage the hygiene schedule according to appointment scheduling guidelines to ensure all hours are scheduled efficiently and to daily goal.
  • Confirm appointments according to office guidelines.
  • Manage cancellations by using communications skills to motivate the patient to keep his/her appointment. If the patient cancels or breaks an appointment, reschedule the patient or track them using the delayed treatment system.
  • Greet all patients upon arrival courteously and personally.
  • Prepare for and participate in daily huddle by providing information regarding “today’s schedule”, doctor exams, restorative blocks and marketing information.
  • Knowledge of Dental Insurance a must

Continuing Care Tasks
  • Organize and maintain continuing care system to ensure a 95% compliance rate.
  • Follow-up on overdue continuing care patients.
  • Maintain quick call system to ensure scheduling efficiency and effectiveness.

Financial Tasks
  • Take responsibility for collecting “time-of service” fees. Provide receipts, walk out statements or super bills for each patient.
  • Accurately record all financial transactions.

Administrative Tasks
  • Provide back-up support for the Patient Coordinator to ensure that the phone is answered within three rings and the front desk is covered at all times.
  • Accurately maintain patient records. Organize desk space to promote image of quality.

Marketing Tasks
  • Actively market the practice by asking patients of record for referrals.-Actively market the practice in the community.
  • Encourage patients to accept treatment by using effective verbal skills.

Benefits offered:
  • Paid holidays, if applicable
  • Paid time off
  • Sick time in accordance with NYS law
  • Health insurance options
  • Dental benefits and family discounts offered
  • 401k with employer percentage match
  • Benefits start after first 90 days

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