Position Title: Dental Surgery Coordinator


City: Yakima

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 14402

Description:

Join our team as a Dental Surgery Coordinator at Children’s Village. This position helps coordinate in office and hospital surgery appointments for dental patients and providers at assigned clinics & associated hospitals

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew" for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $18.11-$22.19/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate dental surgeries between clinics, ensuring seamless care integration.
• Manage surgery schedules for hospital and in-office procedures, including anesthesia and sedation.
• Align pre-op consultations and logistics with providers, patients, and clinics.
• Oversee surgery bookings, maintaining communication with healthcare facilities.
• Provide pre-surgery instructions and orders to patients.
• Coordinate pre-op medical appointments for surgery clearance.
• Partner with surgical assistants to organize equipment and supplies.
• Secure surgery authorizations and pre-certifications from insurance providers.
• Organize post-op follow-up appointments for continuity of care.
• Compile and organize surgical documentation and billing data.
• Manage dental surgeons’ schedules, considering surgery times and urgent needs.
• Support the collaborative dental care initiative, including tracking residents’ procedure requirements.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED). Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Services Administration, Public Health, or Medical Assisting is preferred
• Two years’ experience working in a medical or dental clinic is required. One year’s experience scheduling surgery in a hospital setting and dental care coordination is preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred at a level 9
• Knowledge of medical and dental terminology is essential
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer relations skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion
• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!

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