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Patient Manager, School of Dental Medicine

Position Information

Position Title: Patient Manager, School of Dental Medicine
Department: Clinic Operations
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57526
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

• Manage / Schedule patients for students.


• Schedule follow-up patient appts (as determined by faculty & assigned student).


• Maintain and understand faculty clinic coverage.


• Provide patient education.


• Coordinate schedule changes with students, clinical staff and clinic faculty.


• Manage forms, referrals, screening, cancellations and reschedules as needed.


• Create new patient records.


• Verify payments and prior authorization approval before appts are scheduled.


• Recommend discharge / NATC patients when patient is non-compliant with UB protocols.


• Assign new patient screening and dental assisting to students for credit.


• Mail out patient correspondences and answer telephone calls/questions from patients interested in or receiving treatment.


• CPE Scheduling for endo (CPE10), ODS (CPE6).


• Assign recall patients to students on recall rotation.


• Assist with the scanning in of documentation in the EMR.


• Block and modify student schedules for approved time off.


• Schedule for predoc endo screening and predoc endo including external referrals.


• Create patient charts and verify insurance as needed.


• Attend scheduled meetings 4-5 times each semester.


• Schedule recall appointments.


• Perform other tasks assigned by clinical operational leadership as needed.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.


• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

• High school diploma


• One year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher


• Three years of experience


• Dental office experience


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Prior role with patient/customer facing interaction


• Excellent communication skills, experience working with diverse populations, and attention to detail


• Demonstrated comfort and proficiency in utilizing various technological tools and platforms, such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


• Familiar with virtual communication platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or equivalent

Salary Range
$38,000 - $45,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Bernadette Dudziak
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Patient Manager Supervisor
Contact's Email: bdudziak@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-6288

Posting Dates

Posted: 06/13/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 07/01/2025