Dental Care Coordinator

What You Will Do

As a Dental Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for assessing patient dental hygiene, providing patient recommendations and dental referrals, and advising dentists on hemostatic and antibiotic coverage requirements for patients with bleeding disorders.

The Opportunity

• Participate in comprehensive clinic to obtain patient dental history and hygiene; collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to establish an appropriate plan of care.Educate patients about dental health and the importance of routine dental care.
• Provide telephone support and follow-up for patients who are having bleeding issues related to dental problems or treatment.
• Refer patients to local dentists and connect patients with dental insurance resources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with dental providers in Indiana to ensure continual support for the bleeding disorder and sickle cell community.
• Dental liaison between dentist and medical provider.
• Facilitate coordination of dental procedures with other needed medical services.
• Facilitate the scheduling of dental operating room (OR) cases for pediatric patients.
• Compose treatment letters to dental professionals outlining IHTC recommendations for hemostatic and antibiotic coverage for dental procedures.
• Enter data related to surgery procedures and outcomes.
• Create and update education programs and materials for patients and providers.

Travel: This position requires occasional travel to outreach clinics throughout the state of Indiana.

Requirements

• Valid Dental Hygienist license in the state of Indiana preferred, however, candidates with dental assistant certification or equivalent qualifications may also be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Valid driver's license and insured automobile required.

Benefits

Why join our team?

The IHTC is a not-for-profit program based in Indianapolis and offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

The IHTC is the only federally designated comprehensive hemophilia program in Indiana and serves the entire state through services available in Indianapolis and at outreach clinics.

The IHTC is a leader in hemophilia care, education and clinical research and has a dedicated on-site multidisciplinary staff to ensure availability of a wide range of required services.

The IHTC participates in national and international clinical research, including new infusion products and therapies, investigation of long-term outcomes, and the impact of associated conditions. The IHTC research program provides patients access to new therapies, and an opportunity to improve care. Our center has more than 50 clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, thrombosis and more.

The Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.