Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinator

Houston City College in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston City College is seeking a Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant to support the Dental Hygiene Clinic, perform reception duties, register patients, and help manage inventory and documentation. The role involves assisting faculty, facilitating student rotations, and ensuring clinic areas remain organized and compliant with safety procedures.

Ideal candidates will have high school diploma or GED, CPR, and dental assistant credentials, with front-office experience and familiarity with dental

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in dealing with the public and students.
• Able to multi-task.
• Flexibility with scheduling and duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception duties as needed for the Dental Hygiene Clinic, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and registering patients.
• Assist in screening of potential dental hygiene patients.
• Maintain supply inventory records.
• Receive and store Clinic supplies.
• Act as a facilitator for students during the internal assigned rotations.
• Perform support services needed by the Dental Hygiene Department faculty, including copying and collating of documents.
• Prepare and sends patient referrals as needed.
• Ensure all areas of the Dental Hygiene Clinic including Prep Area, Dental Materials Lab, Radiology Clinic etc., are kept at optimum cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain SDS Sheets on all dental supplies and chemical inventory utilized in the Dental Hygiene Department.
• Evaluate and initiate requests for services, supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Facilitate the annual college inventory process.
• Facilitate the property removal process.
• Assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director and faculty in the planning and administration of the fiscal and operational activities of the Dental Hygiene Clinical area.
• Analyze, recommend, and assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director in the resolution of Clinic business operational problems and patient complaints.
• Attend yearly training seminars.

Job description

Houston City College is seeking a Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant to support the Dental Hygiene Clinic, perform reception duties, register patients, and help manage inventory and documentation. The role involves assisting faculty, facilitating student rotations, and ensuring clinic areas remain organized and compliant with safety procedures.

Ideal candidates will have high school diploma or GED, CPR, and dental assistant credentials, with front-office experience and familiarity with dental