Dental Hygiene Coordinator

Dental Depot; Highland Village (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice is seeking a Hygiene Coordinator to enhance patient care and manage hygiene scheduling. This role is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency and patient satisfaction, focusing on compliance with hygiene protocols and education efforts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and terminology.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage hygiene appointment scheduling to maximize patient flow.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene treatment protocols.
• Coordinate patient education efforts to promote oral health.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Title: Hygiene Coordinator

Job Summary:

All aboard! We are seeking a dedicated Hygiene Coordinator to manage all aspects of hygiene patient care and scheduling in our dental practice. This role is essential for ensuring the efficiency of our hygiene department, enhancing patient satisfaction, and maintaining adherence to hygiene treatment protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize hygiene appointment scheduling to maximize patient flow and provider productivity.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene treatment protocols and practice standards.
• Coordinate patient education efforts to promote oral health and increase treatment acceptance.
• Support the hygiene department in achieving performance goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the practice management team to attract new patients and promote services.
• Maintain a patient-centric environment focused on satisfaction and quality care.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and terminology.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment with attention to detail.
• Empathy and compassion for patients, with a focus on exceptional patient care.
• Self-motivation and initiative to drive patient engagement and provider growth.
• Adherence to professional standards and patient confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time and move around the office as needed.
• Proficient in using computer systems and office equipment for administrative tasks.

Hours:

• Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week.

Metrics for Success:

• Monitor key performance indicators such as hygiene production, case acceptance rates, appointment cancellations, and reappointment rates.

This position offers a vital role in our dental practice, focusing on patient care and operational efficiency. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient care, we encourage you to apply.