Clinic Patient Coordinator, Dental Hygiene (Temporary)

West Coast University; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University is seeking a Clinic Patient Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations of the Dental Hygiene clinic on our Anaheim campus. You will handle patient phone calls, schedule appointments, and ensure accurate patient records.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the Clinic Administrator and Campus Dean to coordinate patient flow, protect privacy, and maintain efficient clinic operations while supporting students and staff.

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Associate degree in dental assisting, marketing, or related field is preferred.
• Current CDA or California RDA license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Clinic Administrator and Campus Dean for all clinic-related tasks.
• Coordinates patients who enter and exit the Dental Hygiene Clinic.
• Handles and protects sensitive, confidential information regarding patients, students, staff, and university matters.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Associate degree in dental assisting / related field

CD A license

California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Campus Dean, Dental Hygiene and direct supervision of the Clinic Administrator, the Clinic Patient Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day Dental Hygiene clinic operations for West Coast University. Handles patient phone calls; schedules patient appointments; tracks how patients hear about the clinic and monitors patient records for accuracy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Clinic Administrator and others as designated by the Campus Dean, Dental Hygiene with all clinic related assignments and tasks.
• Coordinates patients who enter and exit the Dental Hygiene Clinic.
• Deals discreetly with large volumes of sensitive, confidential information concerning patient, student, staff, faculty, and university affairs, information contained in minutes, letters and other documents.

Preferred Education, Certifications and Licensures

• Associate degree in dental assisting, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license preferred.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• The ability to demonstrate bilingual skills is preferred.

Required Education, Certifications, and Licensures

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must have documented continuing education dated within the previous two years to include a minimum of two (2) hours of Infection Control and two (2) hours of the Dental Practice Act.
• Current certification in basic life support procedures including healthcare provider CPR with an Automated External Defibrillator.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.