Patient Access Coordinator - Dental office
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This posting states $21 an hour. Open patient access representative jobs in Alaska post a median of $22.19 an hour, the middle half $21–$24.39, across 4 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Patient access representatives employed in Alaska earn a median of $22.90 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
TITLE: Patient Access Coordinator - Dental Office
REPORTS TO : Manager, Patient Services
WORK WEEK : Full-time, 40 hours per week, with benefits
WAGE CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt
OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION : Medium
STARTING SALARY: $21.00 per hour
MISSION: Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT
The Patient Access Coordinator (PAC) position exists to provide a more personal telephone contact, as well as confirming appointments and assisting with clerical tasks. This position will also help facilitate access to care, to educate patients on policies and programs and to provide the necessary paperwork in a smooth and timely manner that begins the process when patients arrive to see the provider.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Must have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Possess and utilize professional telephone techniques.
- Be proficient with telephone equipment and its functions.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Make and confirm appointments.
- Communicate patient needs to clinical assistants (medical or dental) and/or providers.
- Discusses treatment plans and future appointments with patients.
- Be proficient in computerized data entry.
- Be proficient in all electronic health records and be able to cover any front desk when needed.
- Explain office policies, procedures and programs to patients.
- Assist patients in gathering their data. Assure completeness of clinic forms. Issues necessary correspondence relating to treatment and office policy.
- Recognizes and responds to emergencies.
- Facilitates patient referrals.
- Verify coverage with the patients’ payer source.
- Must pass State required background check and pre-hire drug test.
- Other duties as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education : HS Diploma
License : No license required
Experience : One year experience as a front desk administrative assistant preferred.
Contact: Patty Eissler, HR Director, peissler@pchsak.org or 907-260-5017
www.pchsak.org
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.
From Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska
Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska hires front-office staff, dental staff and physicians in Soldotna, Alaska.
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