Hospital Case Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of hospital cases for the Special Care Clinic, including scheduling operating room cases and OR screenings.
• Assist students and faculty in clinical aspects of patient care, including four-handed dentistry and assisting surgeons during operations.
• Manage patient documentation, including retrieving/dispensing charts, filing x-rays, and preparing legal conservatorship and consent forms.
• Handle preauthorization submittals and track approvals with primary healthcare coverage.
• Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and manage hospital/dental inventory and supplies.
• Provide care for individuals with moderate to severe medical and developmental conditions.
• Explain clinic policies, procedures, and financial obligations to patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current RDA license.
• Current California x-ray license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of dental office experience, including chairside assisting.
• Minimum of one year of hospital dentistry experience.
• Proficiency in dental terminology, sterilization/infection control, and basic Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Medi-Cal billing.
• Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant or Oral Surgery Assistant certification.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to maintain professional composure in a fast-paced environment.

About the Company

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, and socio-economic status impact our community.