Clinic Coordinator for Special Care Clinic Position Control Number CC-26-530-01

U M FDSP Associates PA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

U.M. FDSP Associates is a non-profit affiliated organization supporting patient care at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

The Clinic Coordinator manages day-to-day clinic operations, coordinates resident and student needs, orders supplies, and supports instructional activities to ensure efficient operations within the prosthodontic clinic. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, ensuring policy compliance, and assisting with budget data and staff training, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; dentistry specialization preferred.
• Five (5) years as a clinical technician; two (2) years in a specialty clinic preferred.
• Applicable certifications/licensure in the specialty area by Maryland/state regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to clinical and administrative coordination of patient, staff, faculty, and resident schedules.
• Supports implementation of policies for patient services, inventory control, and equipment maintenance.
• Identifies issues regarding clinic policies and procedures; develops and implements solutions.
• Gathers data for the clinic operating budget.
• Develops and implements training programs for dental assisting students.

Skills

PPE usage

Oral and written communication

Training and supervision

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Dentistry specialization preferred

5 years as a clinical technician

Job description

SUMMARY:

U.M. FDSP Associates is a non-profit affiliate of theUniversity of Maryland School of Dentistry. U.M. FDSP Associates isthe organization that provides patient care focused staffing for theclinic operations so that faculty and students may provide patientcare to the general public.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balanceand employee well-being. Our benefits include:

• Time Off:Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days, plus 17 paidFederal holidays. Enjoy Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgivingoff, as well as a full winter break from Christmas Day through New Year’sDay.
• Health Coverage:Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with short-term and long-termdisability, and life insurance options.
• Retirement: 401(k)with a competitive employer match of up to 6%.
• Work Schedule: Normaloperations hours are Monday through Friday.

We prioritize flexibility, health, and financial security, creating anenvironment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

The Clinic Coordinator is responsiblefor the day-to-day operations of the assigned clinic area that includes coordination of resident/student operational needs,coordinate clinical activities and needs with clinical and administrativestaff, ordering clinical and laboratory supplies, and participation ininstructional presentations to staff and residents. Works collaboratively withmanagement and dental assistant teams within the division and within thedepartment to coordinate the efficient and effective daily operations of theassigned clinical and laboratory areas with consideration of the overallclinical operational needs among departmental components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Contributesto the clinical and administrative coordination of patient, staff,faculty, and resident schedules.
2. Supportsthe implementation of policies for patient services, inventory control,and equipment maintenance.
3. Identifiesissues and problems regarding clinic policies and procedures. Develops andimplements solutions.
4. Gathersdata for use in the design of the clinic operating budget.
5. Developsand implements training programs for dental assisting students thatsupport the functions of the division and the department including therecruitment of potential future dental assistants.
6. Assistsin the orientation of students, residents, or faculty of clinical policiesincluding the use of aseptic technique and the proper use and care ofoperatories, instruments, and clinical equipment.
7. Ensuresthe timely ordering of clinical supplies, laboratory supplies, materials,implants and implant components and equipment.
8. Monitorsinventory levels, accounts and assigned budgets. Interacts withmanufacturing, supply, equipment and sales representatives for pricinginformation for the purchase of equipment, instruments, and suppliesrequired by clinic operations.
9. Verifiesprocedure/treatment codes as to the accuracy as they pertain to patienttreatment per ADA coding and compares that to laboratory orders submittedor implant and component orders requested.
10. Interactswith manufacturing, supply, equipment and sales representatives forpricing information for the purchase of equipment, instruments, andsupplies required by prosthodontic clinic operations.
11. Ensures compliancewith Federal, State, and University rules and regulations including diseaseprevention and infection control. Orient and train Post Graduate Residents, Pre-doctoralstudents and dental assistants to comply and meet standards established withCDC requirements in regard Infection Control in a clinical setting.
12. Serves as SchedulingCoordinator in regard to Undergraduate Students Prosthodontic Surgical andProsthetic Restorative Assist. Assigning D3 and D4 students to prostheticprocedures according to required points needed for grades.
13. Maysupervise clinical and administrative staff members in the performance ofduties related to general operations of the prosthodontic clinic.
14. Mayconduct annual performance reviews, educational plans, and correctiveaction/disciplinary action as needed.
15. Mayparticipate in didactic presentations related to clinical assistingtechniques.
16. Performdental assistant duties as assigned.
17. Performother related duties as assigned. Specific dutiesand responsibilities mayvary based upon individual clinic needs.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is toprovide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform otherrelated duties assigned. Specific dutiesand responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Specialization in dentistrypreferred. Five (5) years as a clinical technician. For a specialty clinic, two(2) years must have been in the area of specialty. Prefer at least one (1) yearin coordination work or clerical support services. Applicablecertifications/licensure in the specialty area by the Maryland State/nationalregulatory agency/organization. May substitute years of experience for theeducation requirement

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles,techniques, and practices for the specialty area. Skill in procedures (related to specialty) and in the use ofinstruments and equipment. Ability to wear and work in personal protectiveequipment. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and presentideas clearly and concisely.

Ability to train, supervise and evaluate clinic personnel.Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships andhandle sensitive material with discretion.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions and possessstrong organizational skills.

Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability toeffectively relate to peers, faculty and staff, is a necessity. Workcollaboratively and possess ability to motivate and encourage staff.

ADDITIONALCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employeesin this job class may be required to receive immunization shots to preventillness due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Overtime, weekend, on-call and shift workmay be required.

This job description is designed to give an outline ofwhat job duties are expected of this position.As an outline it does not fully describe or limit the extent of theposition’s duties. UM FDSP AssociatesP.A. and its supervisors may amend the job description as it deems necessary,without advance notice. The jobdescription is not intended to create an employment contract and should not beconstrued as such.