Full-Time Family Health Worker - Dental - Manhattan

　　Reports to: Unit Manager

　　125 Walker Street

　　New York, New York, 10013

　　United States

　　Responsibilities :

　　Manage and track patient referrals

　　Facilitate urgent referral for patients

　　Direct patients to appropriate specialist referral

　　Assist in obtaining consultation/specialists reports back to the Health Center

　　Ensure that the patients/families have adequate understanding of referral procedures and the reason for specialist referrals

　　Provide education and support to patients/families about the importance of keeping the specialist referral appointments

　　Assist staff with orientation and training of volunteers and trainees

　　Assist patients with scheduling appointments with specialists

　　Collaborate with social workers to provide assistance and support to patient with financial or health insurance issues

　　Act as the point of contact for patients/families with issues related to referrals

　　Generate weekly referral and test tracking EDR reports

　　Follow up with patients post-specialist visits

　　Perform other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Qualifications :

　　Two years community college or equivalent

　　One to two years community health or health care experience

　　Bilingual in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

　　Compensation and Benefits :

　　Salary: $40,000.00 - 45,000.00 per year

　　Medical insurance

　　Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

　　403(b) retirement savings plan

　　Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care

　　Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

　　The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program