Dental Clinic Operations Coordinator

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a Dental Coordinator to support graduate, predoctoral, and specialty dental clinics. You will manage daily clinic operations, patient scheduling, and provider calendars, serving as the main administrative liaison for students, residents, and staff, while ensuring high-quality customer service and data integrity.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with HIPAA and university

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED and related experience in dental settings is preferred.
• Associate degree in healthcare admin, dental hygiene, or assisting is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily clinical operations including scheduling and workflows to support patient care.
• Serve as the primary liaison for patients, students, residents, and faculty with strong customer service.
• Utilize AxiUm and adjacent systems to manage records, referrals, treatment plans, and documentation.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and operational documents; coordinate faculty and resident activities.
• Provide guidance on clinic procedures and scheduling protocols; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor patient progression, backlogs, and provider productivity; lead process improvements.
• Generate reports and support onboarding, cross-training, and workflow standardization.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity sensitivity

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Independence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Healthcare Administration / Dental Hygiene / Assisting

Tools

AxiUm

Microsoft Office

Dental practice management software

Job description

Marquette University is seeking a Dental Coordinator to support graduate, predoctoral, and specialty dental clinics. You will manage daily clinic operations, patient scheduling, and provider calendars, serving as the main administrative liaison for students, residents, and staff, while ensuring high-quality customer service and data integrity.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with HIPAA and university