Dental Treatment Coordinator/DNT/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike is opening in Lexington, KY, and seeks a Transition of Care Coordinator to coordinate appointments, assess and educate patients, and support financial counseling within the Dental Treatment Coordination team. The new 11,000-square-foot facility will expand access to care across Central Kentucky.

The role includes coordinating patient care, providing education, and assisting with chair-side duties in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years of related experience in dental treatment coordination preferred.
• BLS/ACLS certification is highly preferred (as noted in the ad).

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate appointments and care for dental patients.
• Provide patient assessment and education.
• Offer financial counseling and facilitate payments/benefits when needed.
• Support process improvements within the care team.
• Provide four-handed chair-side dental assisting as required.

Conocimientos

Organization

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Excellent computer skills

Dental knowledge

Multi-tasker

Educación

HS

Descripción del empleo

Posting Details

Job Title Dental Treatment Coordinator/DNT/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56371

Working Title Transition of Care Coordinator

Department Name M2700:AMB-NEWTOWN PIKE

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 07

Salary Range $17.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; repetitive motion; standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk). Hours may be modified on occasion to meet patient care needs.

Job Summary

Join UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike!

UK HealthCare – Newtown Pike is scheduled to open in early 2027 at 330 Newtown Pike in Lexington. This new 11,000-square-foot facility will expand access to care across Central Kentucky, offering primary care for all ages, general pediatric dentistry, radiology services, and community services. Join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter in providing care to our community.

The person in this position will coordinate appointments and care, provide patient assessment and education, financial counseling, facilitate process improvements, and provide 4 handed chair-side dental assisting. Review of applicants will begin after 7 days.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Organization, critical thinking, detail-oriented, dependable, excellent computer skills, proactive, excellent listening skills, dental knowledge, positive attitude, forward thinking, multi-tasker, analytical, responsible, diligent, decisive, receptive, flexible, dedicated team player.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Five or more years related experience in Dental Treatment Coordination and BLS / ACLS highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply 12/15/2026

Our University Community

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