Compensation: $20.98/hr

The Mobile Dental Care (MDC) Coordinator is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations of the MDC. This includes scheduling students/patients for dental appointments at multiple sites served by the mobile dental unit and working closely with the points of contact at each site to develop a system for patient referral, registration, consent, coordinating patients onto the Mobile Dental Clinic for an appointment. This position works with community partner staff and school staff / administration to ensure that the patients, families and other stakeholders are made aware of this service delivery option and assist to remove any remaining barriers to dental care and assists the program supervisor/manager in developing and/or completing reports, procedures and policies related to the Mobile Dental program.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30 am- 4:00 pm/8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC

• Coordinate and participate in outreach events including - but not limited to – all portable, mobile, health fairs and oral health community-based educational opportunities
• Act as liaison for dental and community/school partners
• Send correspondence to parents/guardian
• Create and analyze data reports as needed
• Seek opportunities for dental outreach expansion
• Collaborate with Dental Director, Dental Office Manager to establish, coordinate and promote outreach activities
• Daily administrative responsibilities including scanning, printing and processing applications; register patients, verify insurance coverage, monitor compliance, daily check out of services
• Work with School & Health Services Manager to coordinate patient services, develop reports and track results
• Orient Mobile Dental staff to clinic operations and workflows in the off-site setting; prepare team for day-to-day operations and patient flow
• Quality assurance in the development of policies and procedures related to direct provision of patient services; integrate and enforce service policies and procedures into mobile dental clinic operations
• Document and report to Sr. Director of Dental Operations any medication and/or direct patient care errors
• Oversee the ordering and inventory of necessary dental supplies in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Work with staff to maximize program performance and productivity
• Ensure all OSHA standards and regulations are being followed
• Ensure monthly monitoring of radiation badges and maintain monthly reports
• Travel daily
• Serve as back up dental assistant when needed
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Oversees day-to-day operations and tasks of supervisees

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

• Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• Regular exposure to radiation sources
• Regular exposure to fumes and/or gases
• Regular exposure to biohazard waste materials
• Regular exposure to electrical hazards

• High School/GED required
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree in dental training and/or hygiene preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least two(2) – five(5) years experience preferred
• Familiarity with safety net services, including familiarity with issues that impact the health and well-being of high-risk populations required
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined and believe in the values, and mission of the company

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is “Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.”

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

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• Advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Mentor opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace Access
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.