Dental Front Office Job in Naples, Florida

(Job ID: 511117)

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To apply for this position, visit https://jobs.ufl.edu. Job number for this vacancy is 532806 and the deadline date to apply is September 3, 2024. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at ([sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info](TDD). Requisition number: 532573 Expected Salary: $25.00/hr, commensurate with education/experience This Oral Health Navigator position described herein works with the University of Florida Community-Based Dental Outreach Programs throughout Collier County as part of the Naples Children & Education Foundation Children’s Oral Health Strategic Initiative. 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. Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance available Life, Disability, & other Supplemental insurance available Employee assistance program Vacation, Holiday and Sick paid leave Parental and other leave plans available Retirement plans Education Assistance https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/my-benefits Documents required to be considered for the position: Resume Deadline date to apply: October 3, 2024 The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.