Texas A&M

Administrative Coordinator I

Dallas, TX Full time

Job Title

Administrative Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pediatric Dentistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,916.67 monthly

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment  

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

 

Who we are 

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.  

 

What we want 

The College of Dentistry is looking for an Administrative Coordinator I to serve in our Pediatric Dentistry department.  The successful applicant must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. 

 

What you need to know 

Proposed Salary: $47,000.00 annually, based on selected hire's qualifications.

Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. 

Apply! A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. 

Required Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Two years of related experience in office administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Administrative experience supporting a clinic.

  • Familiarity working in a clinic environment.

Responsibilities:

Scheduling

  • Oversees planning and execution of administrative operations related to the predoctoral and graduate pediatric program, schedules, eligibility, and accurate fee assignments.

  • Maintains clinic appointment calendar and provides monitoring support as a liaison for patients, parents, students, and faculty scheduling needs.

  • Participates in strategic scheduling to ensure adequate faculty, resident and student clinical coverage.

Sedation & Hospital Case Coordination

  • Manages all aspects of IV sedation scheduling, documentation and approvals

  • Coordinates documentation for hospital OR cases.

  • Oversees patient & referral management. Coordinates patient intake, registration, and scheduling.

  • Manages incoming and outgoing referrals (to and from other providers). Ensures accurate and secure documentation of patient information.

  • Maintains communication between patients, providers, and external offices.

  • Communicates with families to support navigation of complex care pathways.

Educational Support

  • Maintains and updates student rotation schedules (predoctoral and hygiene).

  • Coordinates records retention and maintains/provides Axium chart access, monitors attendance, and tracks student requirements.

  • Develops and maintains pediatric clinic manuals.

  • Researches and responds to inquiries about clinic procedures and processes and assists in training clinical support staff.

  • Serves as primary or backup administrative support to assigned functional areas.

Access to Care

  • Analyzes eligibility and processes Musick/McJimpsey fund applications, expanding access to care for underserved children.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.