Patient Access Coordinator — Dental Office

Job overview

The Patient Access Coordinator — Dental Office role is onsite in Soldotna, AK, with a starting salary of $21 per hour. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with benefits. Peninsula Community Health Services’ mission is to strengthen the community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare. The coordinator helps patients access dental care by managing telephone contact and appointments, explaining policies and programs, preparing paperwork, and coordinating patient needs with clinical staff and providers. The role supports a smooth, timely start to each patient’s visit and facilitates referrals and coverage verification.

What you'll do

• Use telephone equipment and professional telephone techniques
• make and confirm appointments
• communicate patient needs to clinical assistants and providers
• discuss treatment plans and future appointments
• enter data and use electronic health records
• explain office policies, procedures, and programs
• help patients gather information and complete clinic forms
• respond to emergencies
• facilitate referrals
• verify payer coverage.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient access coordinator

dental office

soldotna ak

peninsula community health services

patient services

appointment scheduling

electronic health records

patient referrals

coverage verification

$21/hr starting

40 hours per week

full-time

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time, 40 hours per week; high school diploma required; one year of front-desk administrative experience preferred; no license required.

About the employer

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.