Community Dental Home Coordinator

Job Description

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.

At AltaMed, we don’t just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It’s the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

The Community Dental Home Coordinator (CDHC) position was designed to increase access to dental care for children ages 0-5 and perinatal patients. The CDHC duties will include but limited to : oversight (parental / family education), dental home referral coordination, evaluation and training. The CDHC will facilitate the availability of caries prevention services to families of young children and Perinatal patients who are affiliated with AltaMed Medical clinics without a dental home. In so doing, the CDHC facilitates referral to one of AltaMed’s Dental Clinics. The CDHC works closely with CPSP, CPHW, Medical and Dental Providers, support staff, Administrators, Dental supervisors, Parents, Children and Community members. The primary goal of the CDHC is to influence a change in culture for Parents, AltaMed teams at the medical clinics, along with the communities they serve. This role promotes early intervention for the "oral prevention program". The CDHC will increase parent’s awareness in such matters as, education about anticipatory guidance, oral disease, and improve oral health outcomes for the children 0-5 and Perinatal patients. The CDHC role will reflect a standardized and coordinated process for Medical / Dental Integration, including internal and external referrals. The CDHC will provide clinical preventive services as needed, assist in follow-up to referrals for dental treatment, and report on activities to achieve LEM goals.

Minimum Requirements

Must possess a secondary school degree or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree desirable but not preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent coupled with a minimum of a 2 year experience as a customer service agent, greeter, or receptionist role or similar experience volunteering (AltaMed Fellow).

Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook required.

Experience with Electronic Dental Recordssystem.

Experience in Dental and FQHC preferred.

Knowledge of specific issues related to Oral Health education for children, adolescents and pregnant women highly desirable.

Bilingual - English / Spanish preferred.BLS certificate also required within 30 days of employment in this position.

Salary Range

$23.00 - $27.65 hourly

Benefits & Career Development

• 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