Dental Care Coordinator
Company: Family Health Care Center Of Kalamazoo
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
If you have a passion for serving and are looking for the right
place to build your career, Family Health Center is the place for
you! Join us at Kalamazoo Community’s only Federally Qualified
Health Center (FQHC) where we are proud to serve all members of the
community with quality healthcare, dignity and respect. WE SERVE.
WE GROW. WE ACHIEVE. POSITION SUMMARY The Family Health Center is
currently seeking positive, dedicated, well-organized and detail
oriented Dental Care Coordinator to join our Dental Team. This is
an amazing opportunity to work at Michigan’s largest dental
facility with state of the art technology. POSITION JOB DUTIES
Consults and communicates care objectives with dentists,
specialists, dental laboratories and community resources to aid
patient in achieving oral health goals. Assesses the healthcare,
education and psychosocial needs of the patient/family. Identifies
and maintains relationships with referral and community resources.
Collaborates with dentists, patients, and the healthcare team, as
well as community resources. Triages and resolves concerns for
patients calling in. Provides resources and support related to
referral process, including management of pre-authorizations from
insurance companies. Works with dentist to determine an
individualized plan of care with targeted interventions, monitors
patient and family’s response to plan of care and consults with
clinical team if modifications may be needed. Manages communication
related to incoming and outgoing referrals. Maintains required
documentation for all case management activities. Reviews current
literature regarding engagement strategies, communication
strategies and incorporates best practices into clinical setting.
Maintains records and enters information into database as required.
Collaborates with local emergency departments to reduce return
visits to the ED for dental related conditions. Works with and
manages our most MINIMUM REQUIREMENT Minimum of five (5) years of
experience in the dental field as a dental assistant. Experience
working in a dental front office and with dental insurance plans.
Positive attitude, highly adaptable, ability to work in a fast
paced environment and ability to foste r teamwork.
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