Patient Coordinator

Elite Dental Partners

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St. Louis, Missouri, US Until 9/29/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for patients, and for you as a member of the team. This is what we strive to be and who we want to join us in providing the best care possible for patients to help our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.

Our team is seeking a Patient Coordinator that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

  • Greet patients and their families making them feel welcome in the practice
  • Gather patient information, create their files, and verify insurance eligibility
  • Maintain a productive schedule for the day and schedule future appointments
  • Confirm patient appointments and update the schedule as needed
  • Answer patient questions about insurance and financial arrangements
  • Collect and post payments from patients and insurance companies
  • Balance nightly deposits and complete credit card processing

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required, a degree or additional education in a business or healthcare discipline preferred
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a dental, medical, healthcare, or customer service environment
  • Knowledge of dental insurance and explanation of benefits preferred
  • Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software, Dentrix experience strongly preferred

Benefits

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for full-time Patient Coordinators include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Program Bonuses
  • Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
  • 401k
  • Career Growth Opportunities

An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion

Hourly rate
$20$25 USD

We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.  Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.

Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier, but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth. Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.

Compensation (from employer):
Hourly rate — 20 – 25 USD

About this role

Summary

Coordinate patient schedules, verify insurance, assist with billing, ensuring a positive patient experience.

Job title

Patient Coordinator

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

St. Louis, Missouri; remote not allowed

Salary

$20k–$25k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationMicrosoft Officedental softwareinsurance knowledge

Preferred skills

Dentrixhealthcare

Specializations

patient careinsuranceschedulingmedical software
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

St. Louis, MO, USA

On-site City