Dental Treatment Coordinator/DNT/UKHC

UK HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Transition of Care Coordinator to support the Dental Group Clinical Practice. The role coordinates appointments and care, and conducts patient assessments in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will provide education, financial counseling, and help drive process improvements, while performing four-handed chair-side dental assisting. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and excellent computer skills.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School diploma (HS).
• 4 years of related experience in Dental Treatment Coordination.
• BLS/ACLS highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appointments and patient care.
• Provide patient assessment and education.
• Provide financial counseling.
• Facilitate process improvements.
• Provide 4 handed chair-side dental assisting.

Skills

Organization

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Excellent computer skills

Proactive

Listening skills

Dental knowledge

Positive attitude

Forward thinking

Multi-tasking

Analytical

Responsible

Diligent

Decisive

Receptive

Flexible

Dedicated team player

Education

HS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Dental Treatment Coordinator/DNT/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56321

Working Title

Transition of Care Coordinator

Department Name

MD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE

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

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.

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

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

Deadline to Apply

11/12/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.