Dental Treatment Coordinator/DNT/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare Dentistry in Lexington, KY seeks a Dental Treatment Coordinator to support Orthodontics clinics by coordinating treatment transitions, educating patients, and handling administrative logistics across the patient care journey.

The role acts as a liaison between general dentists, dental students, supervising faculty, and specialty providers to ensure timely, well-coordinated care and efficient treatment planning within the student clinic.

Qualifications

• Verifies patient insurance coverage and facilitates financial arrangements prior to treatment.
• Coordinates appointments for procedures, imaging, or consultations within the student clinic.
• Educates patients about their care plan and what to expect during treatment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate treatment transitions within Orthodontics clinics and liaise with general dentists, dental students, supervising faculty, and specialists.
• Ensure treatment plans are accurately entered into the EHR and monitor case acceptance rates.
• Follow up with patients throughout care to support completion and satisfaction; assist with administrative logistics.

Skills

Insurance verification

Appointment coordination

Patient education

EHR data entry

Tools

EHR system

Job description

This position is located off-campus in Lexington, KY at UKHC Turfland. The Dental Treatment Coordinator supports the delivery of care within the Orthodontics clinics by coordinating treatment transitions, patient education, and administrative logistics within UK HealthCare Dentistry. This position serves as a liaison between general dentists, dental students, supervising faculty, and other specialty providers to ensure patients receive timely and well-coordinated care throughout their treatment plan.

Key responsibilities include verifying insurance coverage, facilitating financial arrangements prior to treatment, and coordinating appointments for procedures, imaging, or related consultations within the student clinic. The coordinator ensures treatment plans are accurately entered into the EHR and helps patients understand the clinical and emotional aspects of their dental care. They also monitor case acceptance rates and follow up with patients throughout the course of care to support treatment completion and satisfaction.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support the effectiveness of the Orthodontics clinics teams.