Dental Treatment Coordinator/DNT/UKHC

Job Title
Dental Treatment Coordinator/DNT/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51279


Working Title
Dental Treatment Coordinator – Division of Periodontics


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

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed



Job Summary

The Dental Treatment Coordinator supports the delivery of specialized periodontic care by coordinating treatment transitions, patient education, and administrative logistics within UK HealthCare Dentistry. This position serves as a liaison between general dentists, periodontists, 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 periodontic procedures, imaging, or related consultations. The coordinator ensures treatment plans are accurately entered into the EHR and helps patients understand the clinical and emotional aspects of their periodontal 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 periodontics team.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience in customer service, healthcare, and/or administrative/clerical roles.



Deadline to Apply
08/20/2025


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