Hybrid School Based Dental Care Coordinator chez First Choice Health Centers

First Choice Health Centers is seeking a compassionate and organized School Based Dental Care Coordinator to join our mission driven team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in bringing preventive dental care directly to students in local schools - helping eliminate barriers to oral health and improving lifelong outcomes for children in the local communities of East Hartford and surrounding towns.

*This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling at 16 hours per week (no weekends or evenings).

Why First Choice?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being! For part-time employees:

• Be a part of a compassionate and collaborative care team!
• Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
• Complimentary premium Calm Health membership (#1 mental health app)
• Recognition programs
• The annual pay range for this position is $17.75 - $22.00/hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, certifications, etc.

For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in public health, Social Work, Nursing, Education or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
• Ability to work with many diverse people, including children and teenagers.
• Effective telephone skills and professional and courteous customer service

Experience and Training:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a school, health care or community-based setting (preferred)
• Experience working with children, adolescents and families from diverse backgrounds

Standard Job Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the health center and school personnel arranging for dental care within the school and/or on the mobile dental van.
• Coordinate logistics for on-site or on mobile unit for dental services, including scheduling of providers and student appointments and delivery and pickup of required registration packets from participating schools.
• Manage student enrollment in school-based dental program, including distributing and collection of registration packets and consent forms ensuring all documentation is complete and up to date.
• Create dental visits for all eligible students in center electronic health record system, including upload of registration documents and applicable consent forms.
• Verify patient insurance and update sliding discount eligibility for patients, as needed.
• Update and correct patient information, including, but not limited to: insurance status, income, demographic information, address, email, telephone number, patient photo and insurance.
• Attend and participate in school meetings, community health fairs, and other community activities, as required.
• Support culturally appropriate and language-accessible communication to engage diverse student populations.
• Order necessary supplies for Mobile Dental Unit.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Center policy.
• Maintain strong relationships with school administration, school nurse, school health related staff, and teachers.

COVID-19 considerations: Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.

First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including testing for marijuana, before beginning employment.

First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.