Under the general supervision of the Campus Dean, Dental Hygiene and direct supervision of the Clinic Administrator, the Clinic Patient Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day Dental Hygiene clinic operations for West Coast University. Handles patient phone calls; schedules patient appointments; tracks how patients hear about the clinic and monitors patient records for accuracy. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Clinic Administrator and others as designated by the Campus Dean, Dental Hygiene with all clinic related assignments and tasks.
• Coordinates patients who enter and exit the Dental Hygiene Clinic.
• Deals discreetly with large volumes of sensitive, confidential information concerning patient, student, staff, faculty, and university affairs, information contained in minutes, letters and other documents.

Preferred Education, Certifications and Licensures

• Associate degree in dental assisting, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license preferred.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• The ability to demonstrate bilingual skills is preferred.

Required Education, Certifications, and Licensures

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must have documented continuing education dated within the previous two years to include a minimum of two (2) hours of Infection Control and two (2) hours of the Dental Practice Act.
• Current certification in basic life support procedures including healthcare provider CPR with an Automated External Defibrillator.

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At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.