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Patient Services Advocate

TEKsystems
$21.50 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Jul 10, 2026
Patient Scheduling Coordinator / Dental Patient Services Representative Location: Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Experienced Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Patient Scheduling Coordinator to support a busy dental healthcare environment. This role is responsible for managing the patient registration process, coordinating appointments, accepting referrals, verifying dental procedures and codes, and serving as a liaison between patients and dental providers. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent customer service abilities, and experience working in a healthcare or dental setting. Key Responsibilities * Complete patient registration and intake processes by collecting demographic and insurance information. * Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments. * Receive and process patient referrals accurately and efficiently. * Verify dental codes and ensure proper documentation for services. * Determine appropriate fees, collect payments, and process transactions. * Provide exceptional customer service to patients in person and over the phone. * Serve as a liaison between patients and dental students/providers to ensure a positive patient experience. * Maintain accurate patient records and update information as needed. * Assist with insurance verification and third-party reimbursement processes. * Prepare daily bank deposits and balance payment collections. * Utilize Microsoft Office and scheduling systems to manage patient information and appointments. * Handle sensitive patient information while maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards. Required Qualifications * Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting or related field. * Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience. * Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and email. * Experience with patient scheduling and registration. * Knowledge of insurance verification and third-party reimbursement processes. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong organizational, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Comfortable using a 10-key calculator, credit card machine, and payment processing systems. Preferred Qualifications * Dental office experience strongly preferred. * Experience working with dental procedure codes and scheduling systems. * Familiarity with patient billing, collections, and insurance claims. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is professional, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing excellent patient care and customer service. They are comfortable communicating with patients, providers, and staff while managing multiple administrative responsibilities and ensuring a seamless scheduling and registration experience. If you have healthcare scheduling experience and enjoy helping patients navigate their care journey, we encourage you to apply. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.