Dental Treatment Coordinator: Student Clinic & Patient Care

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare Dentistry is seeking a Dental Treatment Coordinator to support the DMD student clinic. The role focuses on coordinating treatment transitions, patient education, and administrative logistics to ensure timely, well-coordinated care.

The coordinator liaises between general dentists, dental students, supervising faculty, and specialty providers, handling insurance verification and appointment scheduling. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have customer service experience and be able to communicate calmly and helpfully.
• Must pay high attention to detail; work with a teamwork mindset; have data entry skills and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and work in multiple systems simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate treatment transitions and patient education within UK HealthCare Dentistry.
• Verify insurance coverage and facilitate financial arrangements prior to treatment.
• Schedule procedures, imaging, or related consultations and ensure accurate entry into the EHR.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

University of Kentucky HealthCare Dentistry is seeking a Dental Treatment Coordinator to support the DMD student clinic. The role focuses on coordinating treatment transitions, patient education, and administrative logistics to ensure timely, well-coordinated care.

The coordinator liaises between general dentists, dental students, supervising faculty, and specialty providers, handling insurance verification and appointment scheduling. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.