Community Dental Home Coordinator

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Coordinator, Community Dental Home (CDHC) is responsible for increasing access to dental care for children, perinatal patients, and adults. The CDHC duties include, but are not limited to, oversight (parental/family education), dental home referral coordination, evaluation, training, onsite face-to-face with patient (PSA), transport portable dental units, and mobile driving as needed. The CDHC facilitates the availability of caries prevention and restorative services to families of young children, adults, 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 and Dental Mobile Units. 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, school-based programs, along the communities they serve. This role promotes early intervention for the “oral prevention program”. The CDHC  increases parents’ awareness in such matters as education about anticipatory guidance, oral disease, and improves oral health outcomes for children, adults, and perinatal patients. The CDHC reflects a standardized and coordinated process for Medical/Dental Integration, school-based program, and community-based program, including internal and external referrals. The CDHC will provide clinical preventive, restorative, and major services as needed, assist in follow-up to referrals for dental treatment, and report on activities to achieve LEM goals.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of a 1-year of experience as a customer service agent, greeter, or receptionist role, or similar experience volunteering (AltaMed Fellow) preferred.

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

• Experience with the Electronic Dental Records system.

• Experience in Dental and FQHC preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable.

• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

• Driver's License, if assigned to Mobile Units, required.

• Successful completion of background DOJ/FBI clearance within 30 days of hire, if assigned to Mobile Units, is required.

• Bilingual English/Spanish also required.

Compensation

$25.00 - $29.38 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

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

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.