Patient Care Coordinator – Pediatric Dental Office
Location: Maple Valley, WA (with occasional travel to Kent, WA) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
We’re a small, dedicated pediatric dental team that truly cares about the families we serve—and each other. We're currently looking for a Patient Care Coordinator who is warm, dependable, and confident managing day-to-day front office responsibilities. If you're someone who enjoys working in a team environment but doesn’t need hand-holding to get the job done, we’d love to meet you.
This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in creating a smooth and welcoming experience for patients, keeps things organized behind the scenes, and values the trust that comes with working in a private practice where people know your name.
What You'll Be Doing:Greeting patients and families with kindness and professionalism
Managing appointments, insurance verifications, and patient records
Helping keep the day running smoothly and on time
Communicating clearly with both parents and our clinical team
Occasionally traveling to our Kent, WA location as office needs arise
A self-starter who can stay on top of details and stay calm under pressure
Previous experience in a dental or medical front office (preferred)
Someone who enjoys working with children and families
A great communicator who is organized, reliable, and kind
Comfortable learning new systems and working independently
We’re a close-knit, supportive team—not a corporate chain
No weekends – a consistent Monday through Friday schedule
Opportunities to grow with a practice that values your contribution
The joy of building relationships with families and seeing kids grow up in your care
If you’re looking for a role where your reliability, professionalism, and people skills are truly appreciated, we’d love to talk with you.
ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for the following:
- Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
- Use multiple computer programs to manage data and chart tasks related to patient information.
- Communicate with patients about their status and condition through emails, phone calls, texts, and face-to-face conversations.
- Maintain and update patient accounts with contact information, insurance, and financial information in a confidential manner.
- Schedule patient visits and answer questions, including billing and preparation.
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).
Qualifications
You will be required to possess the following:
- One (1) or more years of practical experience, including medical or dental front desk experience and medical or dental insurance verification experience.
- Detailed oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
- Commitment to being punctual and reporting to work on time.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills and be a team player.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
- Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.