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AmeriCorps Service Member- Quality Improv./Dental Programming Coordinator

Host Site: Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center
Position Title: AmeriCorps - Quality Improvement/Dental Programming Coordinator
Department: Operations
Reports to: Community Health Educator
Work Location: Cashton, WI

Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is an independent, non-profit healthcare provider, caring for Western Wisconsin. We provide medical, dental, chiropractic, behavioral health, health education and pharmacy services for patients in Monroe, Vernon, Crawford and La Crosse counties.
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is looking for a AmeriCorps - Quality Improvement/Dental Programming Coordinator to join our team in Cashton, WI. The individual is responsible for organizing, scheduling and implementing the mobile sealant program with the dental office director and dental assistants for students in area schools including head start. Focus will also be on outreach and education of dental patients. This position also works with the PCMH program by supporting new patients with paperwork, conducting and compiling patient satisfaction surveys, and serving on the Help Team for patient referrals for services or insurance.
What makes an AmeriCorps position different from other positions at the Health Center:
  • AmeriCorps members serve at our organization between September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020 through the Wisconsin Health Corps.
  • Members agree to serve 1700 hours during their term of service.
  • Member receive a living stipend while serving (approximately $450 every two weeks).
  • Once 1700 hours are completed, the member receives an educational award of approximately $5800 to go toward student loans or continuing education.
Any additional questions you may have about the AmeriCorps program please visit www.americorps.gov
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Dental outreach coordination
  • Patient portal education
  • Dental sealant and Head Start program coordination
  • Provide oral health education to area youth
  • Conduct dental patient risk assessment
  • Support hygiene team at school-based events and document services provided
  • Outreach to new patients of the dental practice to educate on all health center services
  • Dental education to parents during well child checks under the supervision of health educators or dental staff
  • Support dental and health education through bi-weekly meetings with the Community Health Educator
  • Refer patients to other departments based on dental and new patient assessments
  • Represent Scenic Bluffs at area outreach events
  • Support Dental PCMH through bi-weekly meetings with dental department manager to identify additional needs and projects
  • Support Medical PCMH through bi-weekly meetings with clinical manager to identify additional needs and projects
  • Promote the mission, vision and values of the organization in all interactions
  • Report to work as scheduled
Qualifications
The individual must respect the confidentiality of patient information while performing job duties and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and public. The individual must also possess a strong knowledge of intake and registration process and insurance billing systems, knowledge of current insurance billing practices, problem solving skills and ability to work without constant supervision.
Education and/or Experience
The individual should have skills in planning and managing projects; effective listening and problem solving. The individual should have knowledge of health and wellness issues and be current on local and national initiatives. This position requires the ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data. The individual is required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and will need to be able to adapt to changing priorities. Strong communication skills with persons of various ages and backgrounds are necessary. The individual should be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships; meet deadlines and schedules, as well as provide direction to small groups and committees and work as a team. Knowledge of dental and medical terminology is a plus.
Scenic Bluffs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
For more information on this position
  • View Full job description – https://www.scenicbluffs.org/Contact/Career-Opportunities
  • Additional questions -(608) 654.5100