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Ready, Set, Smile PA

Spanish Speaking Community Health Worker

Ready, Set, Smile PA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Growing nonprofit with career advancement opportunities

On-the-job training, scholarship and apprenticeship provided

Service to diverse communities and with a diverse team

Job Summary Do you want to put a smile on a child's face? Do you want to improve the health of your community? As a Community Health Worker you will touch every aspect of our work developing a vast array of skills. You will provide assistance in our school clinics, teach children in their classrooms, and organize your assigned schools for services. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic health experience for children, Ready Set Smile (RSS) wants to hear from you.

Responsibilities

School-Based Dental Clinics - Assist or lead in setting up and cleaning up after the school-based dental clinics. In the clinic, serve as an unlicensed dental assistant to a dental provider.

Oral Health Education - Learn and teach RSS oral health curriculum in an engaging way with appropriate information.

Administration and Billing - Create treatment lists and other reports as requested, complete appropriate documentation.

Community Outreach & School Liaison - Act as the primary liaison to assigned schools, have a working relationship with the principal, school nurse, social worker, and or community liaison.

Teamwork - Exhibit excellent working relations with patients, visitors, and staff, effectively communicating RSS’s mission. Be a team player and consider the children we serve first in all your actions.

Qualifications REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED

Fluent in Spanish and English

Strong computer and data entry skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to provide high-quality patient care

Transportation/driver's license required

PREFERRED

Lived experience and understanding of the community served by RSS

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Experience in dental office/clinic

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