PS Community Health Worker

PS Community Health Worker

Job Summary

Provides preventive screening services, education, and outreach to vulnerable populations. This is an opportunity to contribute to the wellness of local communities.

As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities
DisclaimerThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Essential Functions1. Patient Navigation:

• Serve as a bridge between the community and the dental clinic, helping refugee patients access dental services.
• Assist patients with appointment scheduling and transportation arrangements.
• Assist patients with navigating financial resources and assistance programs.
• Provides timely documentation into database of all patient interactions, interventions and community resource contacts and communicates contacts to dental physician.

2. Health Promotion and Advocacy

• Advocate for the oral health needs of the community, especially for refugee patients facing barriers to care.
• Identify systemic issues that affect oral health access and work with the clinic to address them.
• Distribute educational materials on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care both in clinical and community settings.

3. Referrals and Follow-Up:

• Provide wrap around service to help patients move between integrated medical and dental clinics and assist patients in making appointments at outside clinics as needed.
• Follow up with patients to ensure they complete recommended treatment plans.

This position develops knowledge of relevant community resource agencies and services for refugee patients. Familiarity of dental needs impacting refugee patients is preferred. This position develops an understanding of Medicaid and government assistance for refugee populations.CommentsWork Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:Nearly Continuously: Medical office / clinic environmentSeldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noisePhysical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listeningOften: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), talking, walking, reaching overheadSeldom: Bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling, squatting, balancing, pulling, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds

Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated relationship-building and effective communication skills.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Care is appropriate to the population served.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Completion of Community Health Worker certificate program.
Previous experience working with refugee populations strongly preferred.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN39560B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, Employee will be working at various School of Dentistry clinics.
Department: 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $16.83-21.29
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/170095


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