Customer Relations Specialist - Dental

Compass Health Network•Columbia, MO

About The Position

The Customer Relations Specialist (CRS) is the welcoming face and first point of contact for the clinic and a key member of its integrated care team. The role creates a positive experience for visitors and callers by greeting patients, managing appointment check-in and check-out across primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialist services, verifying insurance and demographic information, collecting co-pays, and supporting daily clinic operations. The position involves working in a fast-paced, high-traffic, patient-facing environment and may require travel to nearby clinic locations. Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:15 a.m.–6:15 p.m., with a one-hour lunch; 40 hours weekly.

Requirements

  • At least one year of customer service experience.
  • A valid driver's license and agency-established minimum automobile coverage.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Comfort working in a high-traffic, patient-facing role.
  • Attention to detail and basic computer and data-entry skills.
  • Willingness to travel locally between clinic sites if needed.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Greet patients and provide excellent customer service at every visit.
  • Manage appointment check-in and check-out, including verifying insurance and demographic information.
  • Collect co-pays and complete necessary paperwork.
  • Answer phones, direct messages, and assist with scheduling.
  • Keep the front office and waiting areas organized and welcoming.
  • Enter data accurately into electronic health records (EHR).
  • Travel to nearby clinic locations as needed.
  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.
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