Clinic Coordinator-Student Dental Clinic-Sea Mar, Tacoma, WA
Company: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Location: Yakima
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Recruitment Period:
02/12/2026 - Until Filled Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Salary
Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$48,000-Annual Maximum
Salary-$72,000 Hiring Rate: $23.08-$28.85 Salary is commensurate
with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not
sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to
work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration
of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be
verified in accordance with federal law. Pacific Northwest
University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3)
non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access
to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific
Northwest. The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental
Medicine, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science
in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with
plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional
education partnerships with other universities adds another 100
students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with
academic programming spread over a five-state region. PNWU is
located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in
the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the
Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation
region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from
Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a
wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit
https://www.visityakima.com/. General Summary: The Clinic
Coordinator directly supports the work of the dental students as
they progress towards completion of their clinical requirements.
This position serves as the communication link between student
providers, patients, supervising faculty and FQHC Clinical Program
Liaison. They offer administrative and procedural support to the
students throughout their three years in the clinic and are
dedicated to helping them graduate. This position reports to the
PNWU SDM Clinic Director at the assigned student clinic. Essential
Job Functions: • Assist with management of the dental clinic,
including planning, organizing, and coordinating the day-to-day
operations of a dental clinic in collaboration with the FQHC Dental
Supervisor to ensure standardization of dental policies/processes,
supplies, and equipment for consistency in operations. • Support
activities in the simulation lab at the clinic. • Assist students
with chart audits of their patient portfolio. • Participate in
meetings and continuous quality improvement programs. • Daily
review of the patient electronic health records and assist students
with accuracy of notes and corresponding CDT coding. • Maintains
current appointments for all patients assigned to the student
clinic as well as helping students maintain an active patient
portfolio. • Participates in dental data analysis for trending and
recommendations, and utilizes information to provide reports of
students’ progress through their clinical education to the
appropriate individuals using the electronic dental record and
Acuity Insights platforms. • Performs other related duties as
assigned and based on need. Requirements: Education: • Required:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent • Preferred: Dental Assisting
certificate or Dental Hygiene degree Experience: • Required: 1-3
years • Preferred: Dental office management, patient care
coordination, electronic health record experience Desired Skills,
Knowledge, and Abilities: Skill in effective communication (both
written and oral); skill in independent decision making; skill in
performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to
another of a different nature; skill in problem solving; knowledge
of dental clinic administrative procedures and practices; knowledge
of computer and different computer programs, including an
electronic health record; knowledge of customer service principles
and practices; knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and Infection Control
policies and protocols; ability to accurately gather data and
compile reports essential to student success; ability to ensure the
confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [student,
employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising
sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies
during employment and beyond. To ensure full consideration submit:
• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications
for the position • Detailed resume • Contact information for three
professional references The job announcement above is not the full
job description but represents the job responsibilities and
requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees
first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE) : Health
Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Paid Time Off
403b with Roth Option Paid Holidays For information about life in
Yakima visit our PNWU page. PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal
opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this
publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative
format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.
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