Community Dental Home Coordinator
About The Position
Grow Healthy If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day. Job Overview The Coordinator, Community Dental Home (CDHC) is responsible for increas ing access to dental care for children, perinatal patients, and adults. The CDHC duties include, but are not limited to, oversight (parental/family education), dental home referral coordination, evaluation , training, onsite face-to-face with patient (PSA), transport portable dental units, and mobile driving as needed. The CDHC facilitates the availability of caries prevention and restorative services to families of young children , adults, and p erinatal patients who are affiliated with AltaMed m edical clinics without a dental home. In so doing, the CDHC facilitates referral to one of AltaMed’s d ental c linics and Dental Mobile Units . The CDHC works closely with CPSP, CPHW, m edical and dental p roviders, support staff, a dministrators, d ental supervisors, p arents, c hildren, and c ommunity members. The primary goal of the CDHC is to influence a change in culture for parents, AltaMed teams at the medical clinics, school-based programs, along the communities they serve. This role promotes early intervention for the “oral prevention program”. The CDHC increases parents’ awareness in such matters as education about anticipatory guidance, oral disease, and improves oral health outcomes for children , adults, and p erinatal patients. The CDHC reflects a standardized and coordinated process for Medical/Dental Integration, school-based program, and community-based program, including internal and external referrals. The CDHC will provide clinical preventive , restorative, and major services as needed, assist in follow-up to referrals for dental treatment, and report on activities to achieve LEM goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of a 1-year of experience as a customer service agent, greeter, or receptionist role, or similar experience volunteering (AltaMed Fellow) preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook, is required.
- Experience with the Electronic Dental Records system.
- Driver's License, if assigned to Mobile Units, required.
- Successful completion of background DOJ/FBI clearance within 30 days of hire, if assigned to Mobile Units, is required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish also required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Dental and FQHC preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable.
- A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
