Patient Care Coordinator (Dental) at Unity Health Care.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

49317.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care coordination, Patient outreach, Dental scheduling, Insurance verification, Patient registration, Clinic workflow management, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Community resource navigation, Administrative support, Front desk operations, Data entry, Patient advocacy, Medical terminology, Conflict resolution, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (DENTAL) Unity Health Care | Washington, DC-Parkside FLSA Status: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY Unity Health Care is seeking a compassionate and organized Patient Care Coordinator (Dental) to support patients with complex health needs by coordinating dental services and assisting them in navigating the healthcare system. The Patient Care Coordinator works closely with dental providers and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure patients receive timely, patient-centered care. This role conducts outreach, coordinates care plans, assists with scheduling and patient registration, and helps remove barriers that prevent patients from accessing dental services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Coordinate and manage dental care services for patients needing treatment * Conduct patient outreach and follow-up to support care coordination * Schedule and manage dental appointments while maintaining clinic workflow * Assist patients with registration, forms, and insurance verification * Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, referrals, and pre-authorizations * Maintain patient records and collect payments according to clinic policies * Support interdisciplinary care teams in managing patient care plans * Help identify barriers to care and connect patients with community resources * Serve as liaison between patients, providers, and support staff * Provide administrative and front desk support for dental clinics MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or GED required * College coursework in business or health-related field preferred * Two (2) years of experience in care coordination or healthcare support * Experience working in a hospital, community health, or outpatient setting preferred * Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team WHY JOIN UNITY HEALTH CARE Unity Health Care is committed to improving access to high-quality healthcare for the communities we serve. * Make a meaningful impact in underserved communities * Work in a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment * Opportunities for professional development and career growth * Competitive compensation and benefits Join Unity Health Care and help improve the health and well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Coordinator manages dental care services by coordinating treatment plans, scheduling appointments, and conducting patient outreach. They also serve as a liaison between patients and interdisciplinary teams while assisting with insurance verification and administrative clinic tasks.