Group Practice Coordinator - College of Dental Medicine

Responsibilities

• Management of the Comprehensive Care Group Practice consisting of up to 40 students at a time, and supporting clinical faculty
• Coordinate patient and procedure assignments in collaboration with faculty
• Manage patient and student clinician appointments
• Provide consultative guidance to students regarding business transactions
• Engage in and support the process of Risk Management and Quality Assurance
• Facilitate patient record audits
• Coordinate with the Group Practice Leader for patient assignment to students to support timely quality patient care while providing optimum educational experiences for students
• Ensure students follow all clinic guidelines and protocols

Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant, dental office manager, or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities, with a minimum of three to five years of relevant experience in a dental or medical healthcare facility preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to effectively interact with patients, students, faculty, and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to understand medical/dental terminology and dental treatment plans preferred
• Experience with Electronic Health Record systems, computers, telephones, printers, copiers, and general office technology