Dental Treatment Coordinator (Midtown) Job at Avenue360 Health and Wellness, Houston, TX

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  • Avenue360 Health and Wellness
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

About us

Avenue 360 is a Federal Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical, dental, and behavioral health needs as well as addressing non-medical drivers of health like housing and transportation. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We strive to not only be the provider of choice but the employer of choice.

Our Values PACT

  • We take PRIDE in our work.
  • We have a positive ATTITUDE.
  • We are CURIOUS.
  • We are COMMITTED.
  • We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
  • We are a TEAM.
  • We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE.

Role Overview

The Dental Treatment Coordinator serves as the critical link between patients and Avenue 360’s dental services. This role ensures patients understand their treatment plans, receive timely care, and fulfill their financial responsibilities. Through strong communication, coordination, and compliance, the Treatment Coordinator directly supports the organization’s mission of improving oral health outcomes and completing treatment plans within one year. This role is accountable for delivering measurable results aligned with departmental and organizational goals and ensuring alignment with our company vision and core values.

Areas of Accountability

This position is directly accountable for the following key areas:

  • Patient Treatment Plan Coordination
    • Monitoring and guiding patients through their dental treatment plans, ensuring timely completion and alignment with Avenue 360’s 1-year treatment goal.
  • Patient Communication & Education
    • Ensures patients clearly understand their treatment plans, oral health, and financial responsibilities increasing compliance through one-on-one education and support.
  • Insurance Verification & Payment Collection
    • Verifies insurance eligibility (including Medicaid and Medicare), coordinates re-certifications, and accurately implements and collects co-pays and other payments.
  • Schedule & Patient Flow Management
    • Manages accurate appointment scheduling, daily schedule reviews, and efficient patient flow to minimize wait times and improve the overall clinic experience.
  • Documentation & EHR Compliance
    • Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation in patient charts and electronic health records (EHR), ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and privacy laws.
  • One-year dental experience from a similar setting.
  • Formal training from a vocational school in lieu of the above.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications; experience with the EHR database systems is also desirable.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired.
  • Registered Dental Assistant with TSBDE highly desired
  • The minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours to maintain licensure must be obtained annually.

Education, Licensure/Certification:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Experience, Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:

  • One-year dental experience from a similar setting.
  • Formal training from a vocational school in lieu of the above.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications; experience with the EHR database systems is also desirable.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired.
  • Registered Dental Assistant with TSBDE highly desired
  • The minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours to maintain licensure must be obtained annually.

Continuing Education and Training Requirements:

  • Participates in trainings required by the agency, funding source(s), and/or as required by licensure if applicable.

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