Coordinator, Medical Office - Dental Center

Summa Health
Akron, Ohio
Full Time

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Full Time, 40-Hour Week

Summa Health Center for Dental Health

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:

Leads the workflow of Dental Clinic front desk area efficiently while maintaining a positive and pleasant working environment. Coordinates the daily operations relative to patient care and managing dental provider's schedules. Maintains positive employee morale, oversees computerized patient management system functions and generally ensures all office matters are handled effectively, professionally, and in an expeditious manner. Keeps Practice Manager informed of appropriate activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education Required:

High School diploma or equivalent
Associate degree Preferred

Experience & Training Required:

Three (3) years of previous medical office experience (i.e., Medical Assistant, Medical Receptionist; Referral Coordinator); Dental office setting preferred
Experience with computerized patient management system.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

Knowledge of dental terminology and dental codes preferred.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skilled in interpersonal communication to effectively interact in person and over the telephone with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel.
Ability to work effectively in a work team environment and assume responsibility for individual contributions.
Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Level of Physical Demands: Light: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$21.54/hr - $25.86/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.