Special Care Clinic Case Coordinator

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific seeks a Dental Assistant for the Special Care Clinic under Clinic Manager supervision. You will assist students and faculty in clinical care and coordinate hospital cases, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance in the operating room, chart preparation, sterilization, and collaboration with care providers to handle paperwork and approvals. This role supports diverse patient populations with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental terminology, treatments, and insurance billing.
• Chairside dental assisting in hospital settings; sterilization and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Perform chair-side duties in the Special Care Clinic, four-handed dentistry.
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• Prepare operating room, position patient, assist surgeon during procedures with instruments and supplies.

Skills

Dental terminology

Dental billing procedures

Chairside dental assisting

Hospital dentistry

Sterilization and infection control

CPR emergency procedures

Office software

Education

RDA license

California x-ray license

CPR certification

High school diploma

Job description

University of the Pacific seeks a Dental Assistant for the Special Care Clinic under Clinic Manager supervision. You will assist students and faculty in clinical care and coordinate hospital cases, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance in the operating room, chart preparation, sterilization, and collaboration with care providers to handle paperwork and approvals. This role supports diverse patient populations with complex needs.