If you like helping people find answers to their dental questions and interacting with patients, this is a great career opportunity for you to explore. You can become a dental office coordinator in just two semesters!
The Dental Office Coordinator certificate prepares you to work in a variety of dental office situations as the curriculum includes medical terminology, dental office management and effective human relations. You will develop interpersonal skills to help you build and maintain productive and harmonious relations in the office. You will learn about dental office scheduling and gain knowledge that you can apply in the dental office environment.
Dental Assisting and Business faculty members are prepared to help you begin a rewarding career as a dental office coordinator.
About the Program
Learn medical terminology, accounting for small business and soft skills required in the office environment. You will be introduced to electronic patient management software to practice scheduling dental appointments, create patient files, review dental insurance and dental coding. You will participate in a practicum in an office or clinic to further your skills through hands-on learning. This program provides a strong foundation for any student wanting to obtain an associate degree.
Contact Us
| Administration | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth A. Tronolone Chair |
Health Technologies 223 | (567) 661-7580 | elizabeth_tronolone@owens.edu |
| Nicole Buchanan Program Coordinator |
Bicentennial Hall 265 | (567) 661-7374 | nicole_buchanan@owens.edu |
| Catherine Ford Dean |
Health Technologies 121B | (567) 661-7398 | catherine_ford@owens.edu |