Dental Hygienist/Coord

Grade: T25
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Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Patient Care, the Dental Hygienist/Clinic Coordinator oversees multiple dental management programs within the clinical areas of Temple University's School of Dentistry. The Dental Hygienist/Clinic Coordinator acts as a liaison between student dentists, clinic management, faculty, and patients. He/she assists in patient assignments, monitors patient treatment plans, and communicates patient status with assigned student dentists and supervising faculty. The Hygienist/Coordinator reviews patient charts and financial status with appropriate staff and assists student dentists and patients regarding co-payments, scheduling of payments, and other relevant financial issues. He/she provides input into educational assessments for student dentists.

In addition, the Dental Hygienist/Clinic Coordinator will also assist with managing the flow of patients being admitted to the clinic, tracking student attendance and generating reports for clinical administration, and managing patient recalls.

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Required Education & Experience:
Registered Dental Hygienist with a current Pennsylvania License or eligibility for a license and a minimum of three years of clinical experience, including managing clinical practice and working with a computerized Dental Clinic Management System. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Extreme attention to detail.
*Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively communicate verbally
and in writing with internal staff and external customers.
*Strong work ethic and ability to demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, and resourcefulness.
*A proven track record in maintaining discretion and confidential information.
*Ability to independently prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
*Ability to function independently and efficiently without direct supervision.
*Solid time management and organizational skills.
*Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
*Ability to obtain Child Abuse Clearances.

Preferred:
*Experience working in an educational setting.
*Dental team management experience.

This position requires a background check.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial, and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies, and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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