Community Health and Dental Care
Announces Position Opening For
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Reports to Dental Clinical Supervisor
$30 - $32/hour
Full-time, non-exempt
Our Mission
It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.
Our Vision
The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered-care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.
Our Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication
About CHDC
CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.
Our History
Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we’ve grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient’s medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!
About the Expanded Function Dental Assistant Position
Provides general dental assistant duties, taking and processing X-rays, Sterilization, placement of preventative or restorative materials limited to sealants, metallic and composite materials.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Assists Dentist in providing quality dental care in all venues through which agency Perform general chair side dental assistancePlacement of preventative or restorative materials limited to sealants, metallic and nonmetallic restorative materialsPlacement of temporary filling materials/ crowns, bridges and remove sutures Take and process x-rays including PanorexComputer charting and documentationPerform dental Instrument sterilization dutiesPerforms all assigned duties in a manner consistent with maintaining a safe and respectful patient care environment.Requirements:
Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge
High school diplomaEFDA LicensureX-ray certificateCPR certificationDental office experience required EFDA experience preferredBilingual/bicultural strongly preferredAttendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.
Compensation details: 30-32 Hourly Wage
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Announces Position Opening For
Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager
Reports to Clinical Director
$90,000 - $93,000/year
Full-time, exempt
Our Mission
It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.
Our Vision
The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.
Our Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication
About CHDC
CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.
Our History
Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we’ve grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient’s medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!
About the Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager Position
The RN Care Manager manages a panel of CHDC’s complex high-risk patients as referred by the patient’s Provider, under the direction of the patients’ Provider. The primary goals of the RN Care Manager are to help improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary Emergency Department utilization, prevent hospitalization and re-hospitalization. CHDC provides team-based care, and the RN Care Manager serves as a clinical leader within each assigned Provider’s care team. The RN Care Manager collaborates with healthcare professionals across many disciplines both within and outside CHDC, serves as the first line of contact for patients enrolled in CHDC’s CM Program, and adheres to CHDC’s CM Program and Protocol.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Manage a panel of patients enrolled in CHDC’s CM programDocument and maintain patient care plans in NextGen using the OSIS Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) CM form and reflecting overall treatment goals established by ProviderAssess patients’ physical, cognitive, psychosocial, functional, and environmental status and identifies barriers to care and achieving desired health outcomes Refer patient to internal staff/resources and external services/agencies to address/eliminate barriers to care Assist patients in prioritizing follow up care and setting realistic treatment goals, considering each patient’s unique situation. For patients enrolled in CHDC’s CM Program, serve as their “first point of contact” and provide “between visit” care to support patients in meeting care prioritiesOutreach to enrolled patients, and/or their caregivers, at least once a month and more often, as neededProvide ongoing education and reinforcement regarding care priorities, disease self-management, medications, diagnostics, referrals, diet, lifestyle, navigating the healthcare system, etc.Promote preventive care by reviewing health maintenance care gaps that are due, including cancer and other screenings, immunizations, etc.Assist in closing care gaps for enrolled patients by regularly reviewing Care Guidelines in NextGen, generating orders, assisting in gathering records, completing orders, as neededUpdate Provider and other care team members between office visits as needed.Lead monthly care team meetings (MA, RN, Provider, and others as needed) by providing updates on the enrolled patients, their priorities, and current status.Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and other office staff, including schedulers, patient service representatives, medical assistants, behavioral health consultants, phlebotomists, pharmacy/dispensary staff, dental staff, physical therapists, optical staff, podiatrists, addiction specialists, etc.Assist with the development of policies, protocols, workflows, and standing orders as neededAssist with nurse triage, portal messages, and clinical task inboxOther duties as assignedRequirements:
Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge
Full unrestricted RN license in the State of Pennsylvania. Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience in any of these areas: acute care, home health, medical office management, managed care organizationMedical office experience preferred, especially working collaboratively with providers, patients, and families to identify care priorities and develop realistic goals for achieving optimal health outcomes and helping to close identified care gaps.CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.
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Announces Position Opening For
Licensed Practical Nurse OB/GYN
Reports to Clinical Director
$60,000 - $63,000/year
Full-time, exempt
Our Mission
It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.
Our Vision
The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.
Our Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication
About CHDC
CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.
Our History
Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we’ve grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient’s medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!
About the Licensed Practical Nurse OB/GYN Position
The LPN OB/GYN is responsible for planning care with a clinical team, performing a variety of duties working collaboratively with the medical provider and care coordinators; provides patient education, conducting designated nurse visits, providing care understanding orders of a licensed practitioner and providing telephone advice and triage. The LPN will also collect patient health history and educate patients and their families on treatment plans.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Perform patient intake to include patients’ physical, cognitive, psychosocial, functional, and environmental status and identifies barriers to care and achieving desired health outcomes.Participating in morning team huddles with provider and/or OB/GYN team.Participate in pre-visit planning activities.Prepare exam rooms and patient for examination, treatment/procedures as well as clean exam rooms after patient appointments.Perform patient care procedures keeping in mind the age specific needs of the patient.Knowledgeable about IUD insertion and Nexplanon insertion, with the ability to assist provider under sterile technique.Familiar with Colposcopy/Vulvar Biopsy/Endometrial biopsy and being able to assist provider under sterile technique.Perform blood draws (phlebotomy) in the office.Refer patient to internal staff/resources and external services/agencies to address/eliminate barriers to care.Collect and process specimens for laboratory testing and completes appropriate paperwork or electronic documentation necessary.Assist patients in prioritizing follow-up care and setting realistic goals to support overall treatment goals, considering each patient’s unique physical, cognitive, psychosocial, functional, and environmental state.Provide education and reinforcement about care priorities, disease self-management, medications, diagnostics, referrals, diet, lifestyle, navigating the healthcare system, etc.Promote preventive care by reviewing health maintenance that is due, including cancer and other screenings, immunizations, etc. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and other office staff, including schedulers, patient service representatives, medical assistants, behavioral health consultants, phlebotomists, pharmacy/dispensary staff, dental staff, physical therapists, optometrists, podiatrists, addiction specialists, etc.Maintain communication with private OB offices to ensure coordination of surgeries.Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations as well as triage OB and GYN patients that call in.Knowledgeable about completing FMLA and Short-Term Disability paperwork as well as other documents as needed by department.Responsible for patient triage.Access EMR systems to obtain relevant documentation for provider (Epic/LabCorp/Quest, etc.)Assist with the development of policies, protocols, workflows, and standing orders as needed.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:
Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge
Full, unrestricted LPN license in the State of PA Medical office experience preferred, especially working collaboratively with providers, patients, and families to identify care priorities and develop realistic goals for achieving optimal health.This position requires travel to, but not limited to, all CHDC sites, including meetings, off-site retreats, conferences, workshops, and outreach functions.CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.
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Announces Position Opening For
Dental Assistant
Reports to Dental Clinical Supervisor
$20 - $22/hour
Full-time, non-exempt
Our Mission
It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.
Our Vision
The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered-care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.
Our Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication
About CHDC
CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.
Our History
Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we’ve grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient’s medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!
About the Dental Assistant Position
The Dental Assistant assists the Dentists in providing direct patient care, including both routine and emergency treatment, and maintains proper dental records and timely completion of billing information. The Dental Assistant also serves as a back-up general clerical support to primary care teams and general customer service for health center patients and visitors.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Assists Dentist in providing quality dental care in all venues through which agency personnel provide dental care.Assist with policy/procedure development in the dental department.Implement and adhere to the policies of the organization, as well as those of funding sources and third-party payers.Attend all regular dental team meetings.Implementation of the dental department’s Quality Improvement Plan.Maintain cleanliness and infection control measures in the dental clinic.Seat and dismiss patients and set up operatories for procedures.Provide four handed assisting to the dentist during procedures.Assist with charting all patients, including date, service rendered, instruction given, treatment planning, medical history updates, etc.Perform clinical procedures as delegated by dentist, including screenings, preparation of lab cases, and exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs.Provide patient instruction and demonstrate, when necessary, as delegated by the dentist.Maintain current CPR licensure and certification to take radiographs in Pennsylvania.Other related duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Dental Program Manager.
Requirements:
Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge
High school diploma or equivalent.Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent dental assisting experience required.X-ray Certification required.Medical or dental office experience or background required.Minimum of one-year dental assisting experience strongly preferred.Knowledge of dental instruments, general dentistry procedures, and infection control programs strongly preferred.Bilingual/bicultural preferred.Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.
Community Health and Dental Care
Announces Position Opening For
Licensed Professional Counselor
Reports to Chief Clinical Officer
$65,000 - $69,000/year
Full-time, exempt
Our Mission
It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.
Our Vision
The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered-care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.
Our Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication
About CHDC
CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.
Our History
Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we’ve grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient’s medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!
About the Licensed Professional Counselor Position
Licensed Professional Counselor will provide clinical behavioral health services in a manner that upholds the health center’s mission and quality standards, and results in improved patient health outcomes and satisfaction, as well as strong operational and fiscal capacity of the health center.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Adheres to the organization’s mission, vision and values.Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures including but not limited to standard code of conduct, confidentiality, and compliance.Adheres to the organization’s policies regarding time and attendance.Complies with accepted dress code and maintains a professional image.Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness.Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments.Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies.Consult with PCPs to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implantation and monitoring of bio-psychosocial treatment plans.Individual, couple, and/or family consultation with patients, including:Functional and strength-based assessment and diagnosisPsychoeducation for patients and their support systemsMedication adherence counseling and disease self -management counselingMotivational Interviewing/Problem solving cognitive interventionSelf-Care Plan development and skills trainingSubstance use/abuse evaluation and harm reduction strategiesCharting as required including assessments, progress notes and billingRequirements:
Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge
Minimum- Master’s degree in social work or related fieldMinimum -2 years’ experience as a therapist; current license to practice in PA as a Licensed Professional Counselor; Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to patients with behavioral health/substance abuse issues in a primary care settingAttendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.
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Announces the Prestigious Executive Position Opening
For Chief Medical Officer
Chief Medical Officer – reports to CEO
$260,000 - $295,000/year
Full-time, exempt
Pottstown, PA
CHDC is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with at least five years of clinical leadership experience to lead our teams and drive excellence in care delivery. This role is essential in supervising and supporting healthcare providers, ensuring high standards of clinical performance, patient outcomes, and team engagement.
Our Mission
It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.
Our Vision
The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered-care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.
Our Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication
About CHDC
CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.
Our History
Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we’ve grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient’s medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!
About the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Position
Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Medical Officer is responsible for CHDC's compliance with all clinical medical policies, directives, rules, regulations, and clinical performance standards. The Chief Medical Officer provides professional medical services as appropriate, and other related work, as designated by the Chief Executive Officer, liaison between the medical staff and administration. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the management and processing of FTCA claims and claims related activities and serves as the point of contact for all claims.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Administrative:
Supervise clinical providers in a variety of specialties.Initiates and assists in the organization and utilization of the medical staff.Reviews the activities of the medical staff in accordance with ethical standards and the overall policies of the Center.Schedules interdisciplinary meetings with medical and support staff to assure quality patient care.Formulates policies and objectives for medical programs and communicates these policies to appropriate staff for execution within an integrated team case management approach.Participates in the development of health risk management protocols.Serves as a compliance officer on the Risk Management Committee.Arrange and conduct regular meetings of clinical providers.Responsible for the development of the annual Pl/QA plan.Serves as Chair of the monthly Pl/QA committee.Provides consultation to the Chief Executive Officer to assess and provide clinical training for department or staff, as needed.Assists in developing the Center's clinical policies and formulating the mission, goals, and philosophy of care.Recommends clinical objectives and participate in the designation of priority objectives for the health center with reference to implementation of the health care plan.Responsible for the development of the Center's health care plan based on community health needs.Assists in the development and presentation of the clinical activities budget, including staffing, support plan, and equipment needs projections.Develops the organizational plan for clinical operations and provides for efficient use of personnel in the application of multiple health skills (disciplines) to community and individual health problems.Oversees quality assessment and improvement in the health care programs.Monitors quality assessment and improvement outcomes and updates quality assessment and improvement procedures as needed.Coordinates to provide efficient, safe, and effective health care.Presents yearly medical report to the Board of DirectorsHas oversight for annual and periodic performance evaluations of clinical providersMedical Provider:
CMO will care for health center patients within the scope of their specialty.Develops a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, Provider examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and/or referral, including hospitalization where necessary.Provides treatment for and documents various related diseases.On-call for phone calls.Reviews results of lab tests and diagnostic imaging and arranges for follow-up.Provides for the provision of health education.Reviews referral/consultant reports and arranges appropriate follow-up.Answers miscellaneous medical questions.Responds to calls from pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills.Responds to calls from other Providers.Responds to calls from patients requiring medical advice.Performs other necessary duties as required by CHDC to meet the goals of providing primary health services.Organizational:
Adheres to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.Adheres to the organization's policies regarding time and attendance.Comply with the accepted dress code and maintain a professional image.Demonstrates reliability and trustworthinessManages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed time frames.Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments.Participate in the department's performance improvement activities.Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.Observes the Health Care System's compliance policies.Required Qualifications at this Level:
Education and/or experience
The Chief Medical Officer will be an experienced healthcare leader with demonstrated skills in leadership, and will possess:
Current professional licensure in Pennsylvania (MD, DO, CRNP).Certification by a nationally accredited organization.A minimum of 3 years’ clinical administrative and supervisory experience.Primary Care Provider with a primary care background or experience.Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.
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Announces Position Opening For
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner – reports to Chief Dental Officer
$86,000 - $91,000/year
Full-time, exempt
Our Mission
It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.
Our Vision
The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered-care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.
Our Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication
About CHDC
CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.
Our History
Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we’ve grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient’s medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!
About the Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner Position
The PHDHP provides preventive and therapeutic dental services to patients within the scope of practice of Registered Dental Hygienists according to Pennsylvania standards. The PHDHP also maintains proper dental records and timely completion of billing information.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provides quality dental hygiene care in all venues through which agency personnel provide dental care.Assist with policy/procedure development in the dental department.Implement and adhere to the policies of the organization, as well as those of funding sources and third-party payers.Attend all regular dental team meetings.Implementation of the dental department’s Quality Improvement Plan.Maintain cleanliness and infection control measures in the dental clinic.Maintain supply inventory for hygiene treatment.Work with front desk personnel to efficiently schedule hygiene patients.Seat and dismiss patients and set up operatories for procedures.Chart all patients, including date, service rendered, instruction given, treatment planning, medical history updates, etc.Perform clinical procedures within the scope of hygiene practice, including thorough and gentle prophylaxis, scaling, root planning and selective polishing when medically necessary, expose radiographs as prescribed by dentist, apply topical fluoride as appropriate. Provide patient instruction and demonstrate, when necessary, as delegated by dentist.Maintain current CPR licensure.Other related duties as assigned.Adheres to the organizations mission, vision, and values.Adheres to the organization’s policies regarding time and attendance.Complies with accepted dress code and maintains a professional image.Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness.Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments.Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies.Requirements:
Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge
At least two years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program required. Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in Pennsylvania.PHDHP requiredCPR CertifiedAt least one-year dental hygiene experience strongly preferred.Ability to work with a diverse population and sensitivity to low-income populations. Highly organized. Computer proficient in office management softwareAttendance required at assigned CHDC site(s) Must generally be present during operating hours at assigned CHDC site(s). Must be available outside the health center’s normal business hours when necessary. Bilingual/bicultural preferred.Strong interpersonal skillsCHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.
Community Health and Dental Care
Announces Position Opening For
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Reports to Dental Clinical Supervisor
$30 - $32/hour
Full-time, non-exempt
Our Mission
It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.
Our Vision
The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered-care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.
Our Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication
About CHDC
CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.
Our History
Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we’ve grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient’s medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!
About the Expanded Function Dental Assistant Position
Provides general dental assistant duties, taking and processing X-rays, Sterilization, placement of preventative or restorative materials limited to sealants, metallic and composite materials.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Assists Dentist in providing quality dental care in all venues through which agency Perform general chair side dental assistancePlacement of preventative or restorative materials limited to sealants, metallic and nonmetallic restorative materialsPlacement of temporary filling materials/ crowns, bridges and remove sutures Take and process x-rays including PanorexComputer charting and documentationPerform dental Instrument sterilization dutiesPerforms all assigned duties in a manner consistent with maintaining a safe and respectful patient care environment.Requirements:
Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge
High school diplomaEFDA LicensureX-ray certificateCPR certificationDental office experience required EFDA experience preferredBilingual/bicultural strongly preferredAttendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.
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