Shadow- Monument Dental
About The Position
La Clínica de La Raza is a nonprofit, community-based health center established in 1971 to address health barriers and improve lives for underserved communities. It operates more than 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties. La Clínica’s job-shadowing experience is intended for people interested in healthcare who want to observe professionals, ask questions, and learn about the organization’s culture, processes, and values. It is an observational learning opportunity, distinct from clinical rotations. Participants may observe professionals using software and technology, attend team meetings, tour an office, review relevant project materials, speak with team members about their career paths, and take notes. Shadows should not perform tasks normally handled by paid staff, except briefly as a learning experience. High school students may shadow for a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 25 hours per semester; minors under 18 must be enrolled in school. Adults participating through programs may shadow for up to 40 hours per semester and must provide proof of class requirements, including total hours. Participants may not miss school to complete shadowing hours or shadow parents, guardians, or relatives. Transportation to the observation site is the participant’s or parent/guardian’s responsibility. Required consent, emergency, confidentiality, health-clearance, and other applicable forms and documents must be completed before participation. Participants are expected to maintain professional appearance and follow site-specific attire guidance. Open-toe shoes are prohibited in clinical areas, and specified inappropriate or unsafe clothing is not allowed. Shadows must protect confidential and health information, follow safety and security procedures, report suspected abuse or neglect to a supervisor, and use phones and email for personal matters only on a limited basis.
Requirements
- High school participants must be enrolled in school if they are under 18.
- High school students must complete at least 3 and no more than 25 shadowing hours per semester.
- Adults in programs may complete up to 40 hours per semester and must provide proof of class requirements, including total hours.
- All participants must complete an emergency card form and sign a confidentiality agreement before participation.
- Participants under 18 must provide a signed consent form from a parent or legal guardian.
- All participants must provide vaccination records showing the patient’s name, date, and location; required vaccinations include a current-season flu shot, Hepatitis B, MMR, TDAP, Varicella, and first and second COVID vaccine doses.
- All participants must provide a negative TB test from within the last year or a chest radiograph from within the last two years.
- Participants aged 18 or older must pass a background check, provide a valid government-issued ID, and ensure the name matches across the application, resume, and ID.
- Minors must provide a valid school ID; no background check is required for minors.
- Participants must complete and sign all necessary forms.
- A mask fit test may be required at the Clinic Manager’s request.
- Participants may not miss school to complete shadowing hours or shadow a parent, guardian, or relative.
- Participants or their parent/legal guardian are responsible for transportation to the observation worksite.
- Participants must follow the dress code, confidentiality rules, and safety and security procedures.
Responsibilities
- Observe healthcare professionals and how they use software and technology.
- Join meetings with teams and professionals to learn about collaboration and decision-making.
- Take a guided tour of the office and observe organizational operations.
- Review relevant project materials and documentation.
- Engage with team members to learn from their experiences and career paths.
- Record questions, ideas, and notes during the experience.
- Avoid performing tasks normally handled by paid staff, except briefly as a learning experience.
- Protect confidential and Protected Health Information and follow the confidentiality guidelines.
- Report suspected child or elder abuse or neglect to a supervisor immediately.
- Follow safety rules, report hazards and injuries, and familiarize oneself with emergency procedures.
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