POSITION SUMMARY: 89 Builds rapport with current and prospective orthodontic patients. Contacts patients prior to the 89 consultation appointment to introduce herself, greets the patient upon arrival at the practice, provides a 89 thorough, detailed explanation of the orthodontic process, using designated visual aids, brochures, fact 89 sheets and animated videos etc. DUTIES: 89 Manage marketing events with various international schools 89 Develop marketing materials for magazine ads and events 89 Greet patients on the telephone and in person 89 Confirm patient appointments (initial consults, banding) 89 Set up new patient charts 89 Check treatment cards and confirm that all appropriate information is included 89 Input patient data into computer 89 Prepare letters for insurance approval 89 Follow up phone calls / emails with prospective patients 89 Provide excellent customer service
COMPETENCIES 89 Exceptional human relations skills 89 Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients (children, teenagers and parents) and staff 89 even under pressure 89 Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities 89 Ability to speak, understand, and write fluent English 89 Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation 89 Knowledge of organizational filing procedures and systems 89 Ability to write legibility and work with numbers 89 Ability to meet deadlines 89 Ability to work unsupervised
Detailed Responsibilities:
I. Responsibilities Prior to the New Patient Exam 89 Confirmation call 89 Collect appropriate records for next day’s visits 89 Prepare consultation room 89 Review new patients at the morning meeting
II. Responsibilities During the New Patient Visit 89 Greet and meet the patient 89 Insurance Information 89 Office Tour 89 Initial interview, chief concerns and health history review 89 Understand personality type & communicate accordingly 89 Goals of treatment 89 Take complete notes 89 Explain treatment modalities 89 Promote the doctor 89 Answer Questions and Objections 89 Negotiate Financial Arrangements 89 Informed Consent 89 Promote the Referring Dentist (if applicable) 89 Ask Questions
III. Responsibilities After the New Patient Visit 89 Process Consultation letters 89 To Referring Doctor (if applicable) Patient 89 Follow-up of Unscheduled Patients 89 Call with 7 days 89 Phone follow-up if first call not successful 89 Work with the Financial Coordinator (if applicable) 89 Coordinate with other specialists if necessary 89 Follow up with surgical patients 89 Request records for transfer
IV. Other Responsibilities Associated with Patients
89 Send letters of encouragement to patient during treatment. 89 Order supplies for treatment as necessary 89 Handle discussions concerning patient compliance. 89 Schedule appointment with referring GP (if applicable). 89 Send reports to referring offices (if applicable). 89 Conduct post-treatment conference. 89 Conduct exit interviews and asks for referrals. 89 Work in front desk as necessary V. External Marketing 89 Manage and generate ideas for marketing events in international schools, expat show, within the 89 expat community for invisalign etc 89 Manage marketing budget between print ads, google ad words, events etc