Title: | Surgical Dental Coordinator |
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ID: | 5195 |
Department Location: | N/A |
Category: | Nursing / Allied Health / Clinical Support |
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers. We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 28 outpatient health centers in El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams, Elbert, and Kit Carson counties. We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves 82,000 patients in the Pikes Peak & East Central Plains region. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).
Job Summary (Essential Functions)
Surgical Dental Coordinator schedules inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures to be performed by PVCHC providers at Memorial Health Systems. Surgical DA Coordinator is familiar with all payer sources accepted by PVCHC and external agencies. Surgical DA Coordinator will utilize all referral processes applicable to the payer source, including pre-certifications, prior authorizations and/or required documentation. Other duties include: developing all provider monthly schedules and distributing to internal and external parties, maintaining and assisting providers with patient assistance programs, generating surgical packets for patients, assisting with direct patient care as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of Dental Assistant Program desirable, current x-ray certification.
Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of dental experience required that includes front/back office experience.
Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability): High language, high reasoning and critical thinking abilities, problem solving skills.
Computer Skills: Must be computer literate-will need to learn EPM, EHR, DENTRIX, keyboarding skills.
Other Skills: Ability to manage several phone calls at one time, handle multiple issues that are time sensitive. Ability to work with a diverse patient population, Bi-lingual (Spanish or sign language) preferred.
Certificates & licenses: DA Certificate, preferred; Current CPR (BCLS) certificiation.
Physical Demands
Long periods of standing, moving, and sitting, frequent bending and fine motor skills. Hearing within normal range for telephone use. Must be able to get from one clinic site to related locations. . Looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. Must be able to support/lift 50 pound
*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace an an Equal Opportunity Employer.