Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Coordinator

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston City College seeks a Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant to support dentists in patient examinations and treatment while managing the Dental Hygiene Clinic. The role includes reception duties, appointment scheduling, patient registration, and maintaining patient records to ensure a smooth clinic operation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; CPR Basic Life Support; Registered Dental Assistant required; an Associate’s degree is preferred; experience with dental software

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Current CPR Basic Life Support required.
• Registered Dental Assistant required.
• Certified Dental Assistant preferred but not required.
• Proof of immunizations within last 6 months required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception duties such as answering phones, scheduling and registering patients.
• Manage patient records and assist in screening potential patients.
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and SDS sheets for materials.
• Facilitate rotations for students and support faculty with clinic operations.
• Prepare and send patient referrals; ensure cleanliness and organization of clinic areas.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Scheduling flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Current CPR Basic Life Support

Registered Dental Assistant required

Certified Dental Assistant preferred

Immunization proof

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Houston City College seeks a Dental Hygiene Operations Assistant to support dentists in patient examinations and treatment while managing the Dental Hygiene Clinic. The role includes reception duties, appointment scheduling, patient registration, and maintaining patient records to ensure a smooth clinic operation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; CPR Basic Life Support; Registered Dental Assistant required; an Associate’s degree is preferred; experience with dental software