
New Patient Coordinator (Waukegan)
Required skills
- High School Diploma
- GED
- Computer skills
- travel
- 6 months Chairside experience
- Bilingual - Spanish
- travel availability
Nice to have
- Orthodontic Experts
- Core Values
- Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- Inclusion
- Integrity
Role summary
Orthodontic Experts is seeking a New Patient Coordinator in Waukegan to greet new patients, take records (pictures, x-rays, scans), and assist with treatment plans. Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, maintaining a clean environment, coordinating with Treatment Coordinators for case acceptance, explaining payment and insurance options, and participating in marketing events. The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, computer skills, ability to travel between clinics, 6 months of chairside experience, and Spanish language proficiency. This is a full-time, onsite position with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Description
About us:
At Orthodontic Experts, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and setting the standard for orthodontic excellence. With 32 locations across the greater Chicagoland area, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and continued growth ahead, we are focused on transforming smiles and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
We are looking for team members who are passionate about high-quality care and align with our Core Values:
Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Inclusion
Integrity
Respect
Teamwork
Transparency
If you are seeking an opportunity to grow your career in a purpose-driven, patient-centered organization, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description:
You will be greeting new patients and welcoming them to the practice. Following the office introduction, you take records (pictures and x-rays) which will be utilized to set a treatment plan for the new patient.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Taking clear x-rays.
- Taking clear photos.
- Taking accurate scans for retainers.
- Assisting in sterilizing equipment.
- Maintaining clean working environment (not limited to picture & X-ray area).
- Work with the Treatment Coordinator to ensure patient case acceptance by orchestrating a “warm hand-off” to the TC.
- Assist in meeting and/or exceeding monthly and annual clinic goals.
- Cover topics such as payment options and provide the patient with general information regarding insurance coverage as it relates to orthodontics.
- In the event you are traveling to another clinic, you are required to perform all duties and responsibilities of your role including administrative tasks.
- Participate in Marketing Events
- Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/ GED
- New Patient Coordinators should have the ability to work independently, and in a team setting.
- Computer skills
- New Patient Coordinators should have the ability to travel & transport self to other practice locations.
- Minimum 6 months Chairside experience.
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Travel availability to Mundelein,Mount Pleasant
Working Hours/ Location:
- Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm
- Thursday & Friday 6:45am – 3:00pm
- 2 Saturdays per month
- Two 9:45 am to 6:00 pm shifts per month
- Full-time
- Rate of pay - $17.00 hourly
Benefits (for our full-time employees):
- Paid Training
- Travel Pay (when traveling to sister clinics farther than 15 miles away from base clinic)
- Clinical Bonuses
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Account
- 401(k) and matching
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Identity Theft Protection
- MetLife MetLaw Legal Insurance
- Transit Reimbursement - Commuter Account
- Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatments
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