Job TitleDental Treatment Coordinator/DNT/UKHCRequisition NumberRE51279Working TitleDental Treatment Coordinator – Division of PeriodonticsDepartment NameMD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICEWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level07Salary Range$17.50-27.31/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Previous experience in customer service, healthcare, and/or administrative/clerical roles.
Deadline to Apply08/20/2025Our University Community
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