Dental Scheduler

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non-profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services include not only basic medical care but also dental, optometry, behavioral health, fitness, nutrition, and other family programs.

Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism.

We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care.

Help Patients Navigate Their Dental Care Journey!

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) seeks an organized, compassionate, detail-oriented Dental Scheduler to join our Dental team!

In this role, you'll help patients access the dental care they need by coordinating specialty referrals, managing appointments and waiting lists, assisting with insurance eligibility, and providing exceptional front-office support.

If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

- Coordinate Patient Care: Manage specialty dental referrals, including dentures, crowns, and oral surgery, ensuring patients receive timely information and assistance.

- Support the Patient Experience: Welcome patients, answer calls, coordinate appointments, and assist with questions regarding dental services and clinic processes.

- Manage Referrals & Waiting Lists: Maintain patient waiting lists, communicate updates, and coordinate necessary documentation and follow-up.

- Assist with Insurance & Eligibility: Verify Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance coverage and help patients navigate available coverage resources.

- Maintain Accurate Records: Update patient information, process dental records and consent forms, and document information in electronic health record systems.

- Collaborate with the Dental Team: Work closely with dental providers and staff to support efficient daily operations and continuity of patient care.

- Support Referral Resources: Monitor specialty referral funding and assist patients with resources related to dental treatment expenses.

Applicants claiming Indian Preference must complete the full application and must provide documentation verifying eligibility (such as a tribal enrollment card or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)).

Why Join Oklahoma City Indian Clinic?

At OKCIC, you'll be part of a team dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare for American Indian patients and families.

As a Dental Scheduler, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping patients navigate dental services and access the care they need.

Join a team where your organizational skills, compassion, and commitment to patient care truly matter!

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is a non-profit organization and not a federal employer. Indian preference hiring laws apply. The Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Clinic adheres to all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including protections based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, veteran status, and other characteristics as required by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

- Must align with OKCIC vision, mission, and core values

- High School Diploma or GED

- 1+ year in a dental office or clinical setting required

- Must have experience with scheduling appointments

- Computer experience required; Dentrix preferred

- Strong customer service skills

- Must be an excellent multitasker