Location: National City
Rate: DOE
Status: Full Time, M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm
JOB SUMMARY
The Dental Care Coordinator will work with patients to assure they access the oral health services they need, complete all needed follow up appointments, get linked with needed specialists, and get their questions answered about treatment requirements. The Dental Care Coordinator will provide comprehensive care coordination services that include referral management; health education; and development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems to ensure coordination of care and organizational efficiency. The Dental Care Coordinator will participate in monthly project meetings and trainings; participate in data collection and evaluation activities; and will actively support the mission of the clinic and the county-wide Oral Health Initiative.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated skill working with community organizations, including a familiarity with community resources required. Good communications skills required. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and community organizations required. An understanding and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic aspects of targeted population is essential. Bilingual and bicultural preferred.
REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS
Operation Samahan utilizes cutting-edge technology in patient information systems. As such, candidate must have basic to intermediate computers skills such as business office automations which include word processing (typing skills at least 45 wpm), spreadsheets, internet, email, phone system) and be able to handle electronic workflow.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Experience in health care delivery and coordinating services needed. Two years experience in oral health care preferred. Experience working with community-based organizations and ethnically diverse communities preferred. Bachelor’s level and/or Dental Assistant Certification preferred. Dental Billing experience is highly preferred
Please read the job descriptions and qualifications and send your cover letter and resume to info@operationsamahan.org