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A Treatment Coordinator prepares treatment plans and costs for dental procedures. You’ll work closely with dental professionals and spend time discussing treatment options with patients. Treatment Coordinators might discuss costs and provide information on insurance plans and payment options. You might prepare paperwork and process health fund claims.
Treatment Coordinators should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate clearly with colleagues and patients. It’s important you can assess individual patient circumstances and understand their concerns. Treatment Coordinators must be able to follow correct procedures and have keen attention to detail.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Treatment Coordinator.
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The HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting provides the knowledge and skills needed to assist a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist during all health care procedures. During the course students gain skills in maintaining high standards of infection control, working in health and community services, first aid and assisting in dental radiography. .
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Treatment Coordinator generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry should experience moderate growth in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 29,200 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Treatment Coordinator. Treatment Coordinators may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Treatment Coordinator interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Dental Assisting. This course will give you the skills to work with dental professionals during procedures. You’ll learn to maintain high standards of infection control, work in health and community services and assist in dental radiography.
We’ll find nearby campuses and check if you’re eligible for funding in your state.
Here are some potential career pathways within dentistry. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Dentistry
Dental Assistant
$1,150 weekly pay
Dental Lab Assistant
Dental Nurse
Dental Technician
Oral Health Therapist
$1,440 weekly pay
Prosthetic Technician
Treatment Coordinator
$1,350 weekly pay
Dental Hygienist
Dental Prosthetist
$1,550 weekly pay
Dentist
$2,800 weekly pay
Endodontist
$1,500 weekly pay
Orthodontist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist
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