The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a DENTAL CLINIC COORDINATOR to provide administrative and clinical support for the UAB School of Dentistry satellite dental clinic in Dothan. Responsible for maintaining quality assurance for the clinic, facilitates the daily operations by supervising staff, making staff assignments, conducting interviews, new hires, and training employees. Leads the clinic operations under direction of the Lead Dentist, assuring patient satisfaction, continuity of care, staff management and safe practices (QA, compliance and sterilization)

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the daily supervision of clinic operations including staff, vendor services, and financial collection systems.

2. May perform routine dental duties related to dental patient care in support of the clinic.

3. Develops clinic policies and procedures.

4. Gathers data for quality assurance and long-term planning.

5. Manages the patient recall system assuring continuity of care.

6. Manages payment systems including daily production/revenue, invoicing and payment, patient accounts, A/R and financial compliance.

7. Supports clinician/provider insurance credentialing, in compliance with UAB guidance.

8. Coordinates and monitors the dental auxiliary utilization program.

9. Manages and orders departmental supplies with assistance of clinic staff.

10. Oversee various accounting functions i.e. collecting payments and paying invoices.

11. Assigns patients to trainees and supervising faculty assuring continuity and completion of care.

12. Manages lab agreements, communication and charges.

13. Supports education goals with documentation and compliance for all trainees.

14. Performs all functions in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations according to UAB policies and procedures.

15. Collaborates with department/division to ensure that regulatory requirements (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Meaningful Use, Billing Compliance, etc.) are achieved at all times.

(Annual Salary: $52,555 - $85,400)

Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

- Strong interpersonal skills and Clinical dental experience

- Financial and account management

- Leading

- Motivating

- Training

- Monitoring legal and regulatory changes.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.