Community Dental Health Coordinator: Outreach Navigator

Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Clinic; Yakima (WA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays

Bilingual differential compensation

Résumé du poste

Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA seeks a Community Dental Health Coordinator with a Dental Hygiene background. The role emphasizes outreach, education, patient advocacy, and coordination of care across clinics and community partners.

Qualifications include graduation from a Dental Hygiene program, ADA CDHC curriculum, CPR, and a Dental Hygiene License, with bilingual English/Spanish skills valued. The position is full-time with generous benefits and profit-sharing options.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Dental Hygiene program.
• Completion of ADA CDHC curriculum and internship within 1 year.
• One year experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Dental Hygiene License.
• CPR Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual differential compensation for ALTA score 10.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at level 10.
• Knowledge of hygiene concepts and medical/emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of delivering dental anesthetic and placing restorations.
• Ability to assess, adapt and interact with diverse patients.
• Dexterity and coordination; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Provides outreach to engage social, health and community networks.
• Fosters partnerships to increase access to dental services.
• Develops and coordinates group and individual dental health education.
• Provides patient advocacy, care coordination and navigation.
• Provides oral health assessments in clinics and community sites.
• Maintains patient medical records and vital signs.
• Performs X-ray procedures including developing and storing X-Rays.
• Completes periodontal charting as directed.
• Prepares tools and assists Provider during exams.
• Performs preventive periodontal care: scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, sealants.
• Performs expanded functions including restorations and anesthesia as needed.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene and career plans.
• Monitors infection control and sterilization in the clinic.
• Contributes to Dental Leadership team goals and efficiency.
• May aid in dental education programs inside and outside the organization.
• Adheres to Joint Commission, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Dentistry knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Dexterity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formation

Dental Hygiene Degree / Graduation

ADA CDHC Curriculum

Outils

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA seeks a Community Dental Health Coordinator with a Dental Hygiene background. The role emphasizes outreach, education, patient advocacy, and coordination of care across clinics and community partners.

Qualifications include graduation from a Dental Hygiene program, ADA CDHC curriculum, CPR, and a Dental Hygiene License, with bilingual English/Spanish skills valued. The position is full-time with generous benefits and profit-sharing options.