Patient Care Consultant
About The Position
At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and career growth opportunities will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as a Patient Care Consultant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively impact patients' lives by helping them through their smile transformation journey. As a Patient Care Consultant, you will as the primary treatment plan advisor for patients. You'll guide them through their smile transformation by combining empathy with consultative sales skills to help patients commit to treatment with confidence.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in consultative sales, patient care coordination, or customer service (healthcare or retail sales preferred)
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales or conversion goals
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and objection-handling skills
- Ability to simplify clinical recommendations into patient-friendly language
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; comfortable using CRM or patient management systems
- Patient-first mindset with empathy, professionalism, and active listening skills
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player who partners effectively with clinicians and leaders
- Results-oriented, motivated by both patient outcomes and performance goals
Responsibilities
- Consult with patients on recommended treatment plans and product offerings, explaining options in clear, compassionate terms as outlined by the clinician
- Build trust and patient confidence by overcoming objections with empathy, education, and financial clarity
- Create and present customized payment plans tailored to each patient's financial needs
- Act as the patient's primary point of contact after their initial visit, answering questions and providing ongoing guidance
- Support treatment acceptance by applying consultative sales techniques that connect patient needs with appropriate solutions
- Follow up with patients to encourage treatment decisions and ensure timely communication
- Track and report on KPIs (e.g., consult-to-acceptance rates, follow-up conversion, payment plan adoption) while leveraging CRM tools to document interactions and monitor follow-ups
- Partner with the dental team to deliver high-quality, patient-first experiences that align with company policies, regulations, and dental board standards
- Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to refine consult approaches, improve close rates, and stay current on product offerings, promotions, and financing options
- Identify opportunities for additional services or products that enhance patient outcomes and practice performance
- Ensure a smooth handoff from consultation to procedure, minimizing patient stress and creating a seamless experience
- Deliver an exceptional patient experience with every interaction-supportive, transparent, and compassionate-building loyalty and trust in Aspen Dental
Benefits
- A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
- Career development and growth opportunities to support you at every stage of your career
- A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
- Free Continuous Learning through TAG U
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
