Orthodontist Treatment Coordinator Resume

Orthodontics treatment coordinators support lead orthodontists in treating patients with dental irregularities. Often the dentists and orthodontists are engaged in making diagnosis, consulting and treating patients. He or she has time only for diagnosis and implanting braces. However, there are other things that patients need to know. And since the orthodontist's time is valuable, dental clinics appoint coordinators. These coordinators interact with patients on behalf of the orthodontists and guide them through the entire procedure, including follow up. The job holder explains orthodontist procedure to patient, the steps involved, duration of the treatment, and fees. He also explains the after-care to be taken and food to avoid. He provides psychological support and assurance to patients who are anxious of undergoing surgeries and treatments and help them relax during the treatments. Further, he fixes up appointments with the orthodontists and maintains a record of the patient visits. Also, the orthodontist treatment coordinators receive payments from the patients, issue receipts and maintain accounts. Although possessing a medical background is not a requirement, the job holder needs to be familiar with the basics of dentistry and orthodontics sciences.

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Orthodontist Treatment Coordinator Resume Example

Career Objective:

Seeking the position of an orthodontist treatment coordinator with a reputed dental clinic where I get an opportunity to utilize my office management skills and knowledge in basic dentistry for establishing coordination between patients and orthodontist.

Summary of Skills:

• Excellent administrative and office management skills
• Skilled at communicating with the patients patiently
• Proficient at keeping records and updating them regularly
• Possess basic knowledge in field of accountancy and book keeping
• Ability to pacify nervous patients and encourage them for treatments
• Demonstrated leadership and decision making abilities
• Skilled in assisting and guiding patients on caring for braces and dental health

Work Experience:

Orthodontist Treatment Coordinator
Jefferson's Dental Hospital, Denver, CO
March 2014 - Present

• Support orthodontists in managing patient's appointments by providing administrative and record keeping services
• Ensure equipment are sterilized and stored appropriately after every use
• Maintain stock and place orders for fresh stocks as needed
• Communicate with patients and provide them information on the orthodontist treatments, and resolve their doubts, if any
• Provide chair side assistance to orthodontists by providing necessary tools, cleaning the affected area and adjusting the chair level as per patient's comfort
• Follow up with patients during the course of treatment and maintain relationships

Orthodontist Treatment Coordinator
Smile Dentist Clinic, Denver, CO
March 2012 - February 2014

• Oversaw administration and up-keep of the orthodontist clinic
• Recorded names of visitors and handed them identity card for further appointments
• Scheduled patient appointments referring orthodontist's calendar
• Explained the orthodontist procedure to patients and precautionary measures needed
• Assisted dentists in performing treatments and administering medicines to patients
• Consulted doctors for patients suffering from diabetes and other problems intervening with treatment

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences
  Denver University, Denver, CO
  2011

• Diploma in Office Management
  Denver University, Denver, CO
  2012

Reference:

On request.