What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Assistant - Full Time position at Children's Dental Services?
CDS Mission: CDS is an independent, non-profit agency dedicated to improving the oral health of children from families with low incomes by providing accessible treatment and education in our diverse community since 1919.
Duties:
- General clerical/reception duties as needed on a limited basis, including but not limited to screening calls, making and confirming appointments, insurance verification, billing, and reconciling patient accounts.
- Provide patients with assistance in obtaining health coverage.
- Perform dental screenings in various school-based communities.
- Attend educational and outreach events including health fairs, workshops and school programs.
- Assist in production of multicultural oral health outreach materials
- Provide oral health outreach and education to patients, service organizations and community at large.
- Assist Executive Director in grant seeking, fundraising, and oral health policy analysis.
- Assist Management team in day-to-day running of the organization.
- Assist in patient care as needed. Training will be provided.
- Work until 7:00 p.m. either Tuesday or Wednesday nights, and one Saturday per month.
- Every CDS employee is expected to assist with general cleaning and organizing, and any other various tasks which arise during the course of the business day
Qualifications:
- Public and/or community health interest or experience is essential.
- Work requires strong oral and written communication skills.
- Successful candidate must also have excellent interpersonal skills, and Microsoft Office suite competency, with ability to type at least 25 words per minute.
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- Comfort or experience working in a multi-cultural environment preferred. Knowledge of or interest in medical assistance programs or health policy and legal issues are helpful.
Salary: $18-$23/hr
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Minneapolis, MN 55413: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23