Dental Office Coordinator Certificate Information

The Dental Office Coordinator Certificate prepares completers for positions in private dental offices; dental clinics; federal, state and municipal health departments. Dental Office Coordinators work in a variety of office situations, both specialty and general practice offices. Main duties include using electronic patient management software, scheduling dental appointments, creating patient files, reviewing dental insurance and dental coding and performing reception and office management procedures. The Certificate provides opportunities to acquire knowledge in dental and medical terminology, small business accounting, and interpersonal communication skills. Classroom sessions are complemented by planned practical experiences in the on-campus dental clinic and off-site dental offices for hands-on learning opportunities.

Students who complete the Dental Office Coordinator Certificate are eligible to continue to earn the Dental Office Coordinator, AAB (Owens Code: DOCD) .

Department of Dental Hygiene