Job Description

Patient Registration Specialist – Dental Services

Experience Level: Expert Level

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Patient Registration Specialist to support dental services by managing patient intake, scheduling, and financial processes. This role serves as a key point of contact for patients and functions as a liaison between dental students and patients to ensure a smooth, accurate, and positive experience from referral through appointment completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete patient registration by accurately collecting demographic, insurance, and financial information
• Determine appropriate fees, verify coverage, and collect payments at the time of service
• Accept and process referrals for dental services
• Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments
• Verify dental procedure codes and ensure proper documentation
• Serve as a liaison between dental students, clinical staff, and patients
• Communicate clearly with patients regarding appointment details, billing questions, and policies
• Maintain accurate records using multiple computer systems and applications
• Prepare daily financial reconciliations, including credit card processing and bank deposits
• Ensure compliance with privacy, billing, and third‑party reimbursement guidelines

Required Skills

• Patient scheduling and registration
• Microsoft Office (Word, email, basic data entry)
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Top Skills

• Patient Scheduling
• Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting or related field (dental experience strongly preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years of customer service experience
• Knowledge of third‑party reimbursement processes
• Ability to accurately interview and register patients
• Strong organizational, communication, and mathematical skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures
• Proficiency using a 10‑key calculator and credit card processing systems
• Ability to prepare and reconcile daily financial transactions
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, flexible, and capable of using initiative

Work Environment

• Patient‑facing role within a dental services setting
• Regular interaction with students, patients, and clinical staff
• Emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, and customer experience

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The 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)

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

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.

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