Dental Outreach Coordinator

Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care. We are currently seeking a motivated, Full Time Dental Outreach Coordinator (38 hours per week) that enjoys working with culturally diverse children and families in providing comprehensive patient care.

Dental Outreach Coordinator Summary

Reports to and under the direct supervision of the Chief Dental Officer; coordinates with Dental Department Manager, Dental Assistant Supervisor, and Dental Outreach Assistants. The Dental-Parent Coordinator works directly with the schools and community partners to streamline the parental consent and referral process to HealthFirst for dental treatment of children, provides dental assisting in the schools and manages dental grant activities. This position is responsible for the promotion and awareness of access to HealthFirst dental programs for children in order to aid in the fulfillment of the organization’s goals and mission and to contribute to the overall purpose and objective of HealthFirst Family Care Center.

Schedule

8:00 am – 6:00 pm four days a week

Rotating Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Required Qualifications

1. An associate degree in the human services field with dental assistant experience, preferred or a High School Diploma/GED with a dental assistant certification from an accredited program is required and 2-3 years’ experience in public health is preferred.
2. Massachusetts Dental Assistant license required.
3. Previous experience in community health or a dental office background preferred.
4. Ability to deliver excellent customer service including strong follow up and follow through skills
5. Bi/Tri-lingual preferred.
6. Familiarity with Fall River public school systems.
7. Experience working with parents and families in an underserved community.
8. Must submit CORI and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
9. Knowledge and ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner in strict adherence with HIPAA compliance guidelines.
10. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Good computer skills.
11. Experience with Dentrix a plus.

Competencies

1. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center.
2. Self-starter and highly motivated.
3. Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team or independently.
4. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate.
5. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
6. Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations.
7. Ability to multi- task.
8. Detail-oriented and accurate.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Benefits include: excellent compensation, signing bonus, 3.2 weeks of paid time off, 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; reimbursable licensing fees and continuing education credits; employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and referral program; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage.

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HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

HealthFirst celebrates and supports diversity and varied perspectives. We strive to eliminate discrimination and to hire applicants of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thoughts. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy/breastfeeding, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.