Bilingual Care Navigator: Dental, Podiatry & Optometry

Vista Community Clinic; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Vista Community Clinic in Vista, CA is seeking a Dental Integration Coordinator to guide diabetic patients through coordinated care across dental, podiatry, and optometry. You will build relationships, remove barriers, and ensure patients feel seen and supported.

You will champion patients, assist with scheduling and insurance questions, and identify gaps for interdisciplinary care, particularly for diabetes-related needs. Proactive outreach and data handling are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in a medical or social service setting or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Be a patient’s champion: Welcome patients, assess needs, and navigate care across three specialties.
• Remove roadblocks: assist with scheduling, insurance questions, transportation, and barriers to care.
• Spot gaps: identify patients who would benefit from interdisciplinary care (diabetes with dental, foot, and eye screenings).
• Educate and empower: explain oral, foot, and eye health importance in plain language.
• Follow through: reach out to patients who miss appointments and help them get back on track.
• Turn data into impact: handle data collection and aid in reporting and evaluations.
• Shape the program: contribute ideas to improve patient flow through care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organized and detail-driven

Clear communicator

Resourceful

EHR/EMR systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years’ experience in medical, social service setting or related field

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

Vista Community Clinic in Vista, CA is seeking a Dental Integration Coordinator to guide diabetic patients through coordinated care across dental, podiatry, and optometry. You will build relationships, remove barriers, and ensure patients feel seen and supported.

You will champion patients, assist with scheduling and insurance questions, and identify gaps for interdisciplinary care, particularly for diabetes-related needs. Proactive outreach and data handling are part of the role.