Treatment Coordinator

Company Core Purpose, Core Values

Dental Excellence Group is a growing company that offers patient-focused, high-quality dentistry in the Northwest Ohio area. There are more than 100 employees, including doctors, hygienists, clinical assistants, and business and marketing support teams. The practice's purpose is to create a place where dental care is so friendly, comfortable, and convenient, it completely changes the way people think about dentistry. 

The practice has six core values; a teamwork focus, a patients first mentality, with the patients' comfort and care our #1 priority. We value kindness and compassion, both within our team and with our patients and doing the right thing, even if it means correcting our mistakes. We also value being your best, challenging all team members to meet their God given potential in attitude, skill, and service. Our final core value is making every minute count, driving performance and efficiency.

Mission of Treatment Coordinator

The treatment coordinator reports to the Business Team Lead. The mission of the treatment coordinator is to help facilitate patient understanding of the treatment needed as well as being a patient advocate to help make treatment affordable. The treatment coordinator is accountable for creating a relationship with patients, scheduling patient appointments and following up with unscheduled treatment. The treatment coordinator must be knowledgeable about dentistry and be able to work with the doctor and patient to make the right treatment decision that is best for the patient.

Key Performance Indicators

• Doctor production
• Treatment acceptance percentage

Key Responsibilities

• Attain and maintain Five-Star Certification to qualify for handling new patient phone calls 
• Manage the complete new patient process, ensuring a smooth and positive experience
• Take diagnostic x-rays and utilize intra-oral photography equipment, as needed
• Provide patient education and clearly present recommended treatment plans
• Understand patient insurance benefits and assist patients in maximizing their coverage, including performing insurance benefit checks
• Deliver financial presentations for proposed treatment, including outlining