Dental Treatment Coordinator/DNT/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

HS

4 yrs

None

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.

Monday-Friday,7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with one hour lunch, (40 hrs/wk). Hours may be modified on occasion to meet patient care needs.

The Dental Treatment Coordinator supports the delivery of care within the Student Dental Clinic by coordinating treatment transitions, patient education, and administrative logistics within UK HealthCare Dentistry. This position serves as a liaison between general dentists, dental students, supervising faculty, and other specialty providers to ensure patients receive timely and well-coordinated care throughout their treatment plan.

Key responsibilities include verifying insurance coverage, facilitating financial arrangements prior to treatment, and coordinating appointments for procedures, imaging, or related consultations within the student clinic. The coordinator ensures treatment plans are accurately entered into the EHR and helps patients understand the clinical and emotional aspects of their dental care. They also monitor case acceptance rates and follow up with patients throughout the course of care to support treatment completion and satisfaction.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support the effectiveness of the Orthodontics clinics teams.

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.

Four or more years of related experience. BLS preferred but not required.

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.