Coord,Clinic - req# 29895 - University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

About the Job

Coord,Clinic

Requisition ID	req29895
Working Title	Coord,Clinic
Position Grade	08
Position Summary	The University of New Mexico is seeking a Clinic Coordinator to join the Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Hygiene. The Division of Dental Hygiene houses the Dental Hygiene Student Clinic and is an interdepartmental program organized to build collaboration in the areas of education, research and service. The Department of Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is looking for a full-time Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinator to support and coordinate the day-to-day procedural and administrative activities of the dental hygiene clinic operations. The coordinator will assist the clinic by maintaining supplies and equipment, perform sterilization and infection control, coordinate acquisition and disposition of inventories and facilities, collect and maintain dental data records, maintain fiscal/administrative controls and documentation, routine patient procedures, schedule patient appointments, oversee patient reception and secretarial support for the clinic. Responsibilities: · Procures and maintains inventories of clinical supplies, instruments, and equipment; coordinates and oversees the disposition, serviceability, and sterilization of clinical facilities and equipment, as appropriate. · Ensures that all clinical administrative procedures, records and documentation are in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and standards; compiles and prepares operational and activity reports, in compliance with procedural requirements. · Assists in administrative problem solving, program/project planning, development, and execution of stated goals and objectives. · Obtains, creates, and maintains patient charts, histories, and related records and files; maintains manual and automated patient record keeping systems. · Assists with outreach and retention activities designed to attract, retain, and serve students of the identified population; supports activity logistics, which may include compiling materials and participating in marketing efforts. · Assists in the preparation and delivery of workshops, presentations, and orientations related to the student success activities of the program. · Receives, screens, interviews, and registers patients or clinical research subjects; takes and records vital signs, as appropriate to clinic operations; may assist with routine dental procedures, as appropriate to training and/or certification. · Coordinates specialists' referrals and prescribed laboratory, radiology, and/or other related tests and procedures for patients; reviews and reports on test results, as appropriate. · Provides receptionist, staff, and secretarial support for the clinic; schedules and facilitates meetings and/or classes, initiates and prepares correspondence, researches information, and prepares reports, as appropriate. · Interacts with and oversees interaction with patients, in person and over the telephone; assesses nature and urgency of complaint, obtains preliminary patient and insurance information, and schedules and coordinates appointments with practitioners. · Performs patient billing; enters and maintains billing data and records; coordinates all financial and administrative procedures and documentation for the clinic; prepares and maintains operating budgets and fiscal controls. · May supervise and/or lead lower graded staff and/or student employees. · Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment	Clinic-Specific Certification may be a requirement in some specific positions. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications	·Dental Assistant experience or knowledge · Experience with dental software
Additional Requirements
Campus	Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Department of Dental Medicine (525A)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status	Non-Exempt
Pay	Hourly: $16.88 - $21.72
Benefits Eligible	This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement	As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required	Yes
For Best Consideration Date	7/1/2024
Eligible for Remote Work	No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. For consideration please provide a cover letter, and 3 professional references.
*Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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