Clinic Coordinator Dental Hygiene

Universal Technical Institute•Fort Myers, FL

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Coordinator for the Dental Hygiene Clinic is responsible for managing the daily operations of the clinic. This role includes overseeing patient scheduling, assisting students and faculty, maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting clinic visitors. The Clinic Coordinator contributes to a well-organized, efficient, and professional clinic environment while facilitating student learning and patient care.

Requirements

Unencumbered Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Dental Assistant (DA) license in the state of FL (required)
HS Diploma or GED (required)
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in clerical support (required)
Advanced knowledge of Dentrix Practice Management and Dexus software systems (required)
Strong organizational and inventory management skills
Knowledge of dental clinic operations, equipment, and sterilization protocols
Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Adapt to changing clinic needs while maintaining efficiency
Outstanding problem-solving skills to address clinic and operational challenges
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location.
Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment.
Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 10%)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Responsibilities

Oversee daily clinic operations, ensuring a structured and supportive environment for students and faculty
Utilize clinic management software (Microsoft Word, Dentrix) for scheduling, documentation, and record-keeping
Maintain clinic supplies and equipment, coordinating inventory, ordering, and minor repairs as needed
Assist students and faculty during clinic sessions, providing guidance and operational support
Manage patient scheduling, phone inquiries, and general patient record maintenance
Facilitate compliance with regulatory obligations, including scheduling radiation inspections and maintaining required postings
Handle sterilization of student instruments, equipment maintenance, and biological monitoring
Care for and store typodonts and manikins used in student training
Support advisory committee members, Home Office representatives, and other clinic visitors
Assist the Program Director in planning and scheduling Continuing Education Courses
Other duties as assigned