University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary: $20.65
Posted: Today
Category: Health and Medical Services

Job Description

Market Range: 07

Hiring Salary: $20.65/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Administrative Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and limited clinical support to the faculty, staff, and students within the Diagnostic Sciences Department, with primary focus on the Oral Diagnosis (OD) Division. This position serves as a central resource for both the academic and clinical functions of the department, coordinating daily operations, supervising clinical support staff, assisting with instructional activities, and ensuring efficient communication between faculty, students, and administrative offices. The Administrative Coordinator plays a vital role in maintaining the productivity and organization of the Oral Diagnosis Clinic and related didactic courses, contributing to the department’s mission of excellence in teaching, research, and patient care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborates with the Oral Diagnosis Clinical Director to maintain efficiency, productivity, and quality assurance within the OD Clinic.
2. Coordinates student and faculty assignments to appropriate clinic sessions and supervision teams.
3. Provides support to faculty during pre-clinical laboratory sessions, including equipment setup and student assistance.
4. Provides administrative support to the Department Chair, faculty, and staff.
5. Manages students block patient assignments to ensure balanced clinical experience and workflow.
6. Supervises and schedules Oral Diagnosis dental assistants, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
7. Acts as a liaison between students and faculty, ensuring effective communication regarding schedules, assignments, and clinical procedure.
8. Prepares, enters, and maintains student grades in the designated learning management system.
9. Facilitates onboarding and orientation for new department faculty, staff, and student workers
10. Performs clinical diagnostic testing including blood glucose and INR (International Normalized Ratio) tests as needed to support patient care and student education.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of related experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in lieu of experience. Must have experience as a dental assistant. (Clinical Dental Assistant (CDA) certification preferred.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skill in acquiring digital radiographs.
• Knowledge of proper infection control procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and patients.
• Ability to supervise clinical dental assistants
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to transition from clinical to administrative duties daily.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6408
• Job Category Administrative
• Posting Date 12/30/2025, 01:42 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 875 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 910 Madison Avenue, Suite 826, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, telephone at 901-448-2133 or 901-448-7382 (V/TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

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