Oral Health Navigator

Oral Health Navigator

Job No : 532573

Work Type : Staff Full-Time

Location : Collier

Categories : Allied Health, Dentistry, Health Care Administration / Support

Department : 34060700 - DN-COMMUNITY DENTISTRY

Job Description

Classification Title :

Clinical Case Manager I

Job Description :

Community-Based Education and Case Management

• Maintains an active caseload providing interventions as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentials; assures procurement of additional services as needed.
• Acquires and provides to the team detailed information regarding an assigned client to establish the foundation for the Treatment Plan.
• Works with the client and their family using professional judgment and discretion to implement the team-determined Treatment Plan.
• Assists in the development, implementation and revision of individual treatment plans; assures that services provided are specified in the Treatment Plan and monitors progress toward treatment goals.
• Provides tailored oral hygiene and nutrition education to children and families, making linkages for interventions as appropriate.
• Assist families in enrolling their child in Medicaid and completing forms, as needed.

Community Based Clinical Navigation

• Consults and cooperates with community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, advocacy, and follow up with the focus on attaining treatment goals.
• Develop engaging strategies with school personnel to inform students and parents about school-based dental outreach activities.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with safety net organizations and have good working knowledge of key contacts, eligibility criteria, referral process, and follow-up outcomes of these organizations.
• Organizes transportation for patients transferred to or seeking services at NCEF Pediatric Dental Center or Healthcare Network facilities.

Administration

• Attends meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
• Prepares and maintains client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc.
• Verifies patient Medicaid eligibility.
• Participates in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise.
• Completion of training and ongoing certification as required.

Expected Salary :

$52,200; commensurate with education / experience

Minimum Requirements :

Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• CPR certification
• Ability to drive to various locations within Collier County
• Good communication skills to foster relationships with partnerships of outreach program
• Experience working with pediatric populations
• Exhibits cultural sensitivity with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic populations
• Past experience working in the Medicaid system
• Past experience working in a dental outreach program
• Familiarity with community resources, social services, and healthcare in Collier County
• Ability to properly demonstrate and communicate health education activities
• Fluent in Spanish or Haitian Creole

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required :

Applications Close : 21 Nov 2024

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 532573 / oral-health-navigator

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