Care Coordinator – Dental

STRIDE Community Health Center

. Coordinate internal and external services for patients in collaboration with the care team .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeWheat Ridge • Colorado • United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating patient care services, utilizing evidence-based screening tools, and managing referrals within a community health setting. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and providing quality customer service while supporting population health initiatives.

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BLS CertificationPatient Care Support ExperienceCommunity Health ExperienceMotivational Interviewing PrinciplesReferral Management

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based Screening ToolsDatabase ManagementHealth EducationReferral ProcessingPatient OutreachSchedulingConfidentiality ManagementQuality Improvement ActivitiesCustomer ServiceFlu Shot Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRapport BuildingEthical Information HandlingClear CommunicationIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Community HealthFederally Qualified Health CenterSocial Determinants of HealthPatient InteractionConfidentialityPatient PopulationHealth-Related Social NeedsPatient EducationReferral Partner DatabaseQuality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate internal and external services for patients in collaboration with the care team
Use evidence-based screening tools to identify and document social determinants of health and health-related social needs
Provide resources and referrals to internal and external partners addressing identified barriers
Maintain the database of community resources available to STRIDE’s patient population
Document and communicate with patients and the care team from initial interaction through closure of the episode or completion of goals
Conduct respectful, collaborative, and confidential patient interactions using basic motivational interviewing principles when appropriate
Provide basic health education using evidence-based resources and refer patients for further education and support
Manage internal and external referrals, including referral processing, follow-up, retrieving and indexing reports, and maintaining the referral partner database
Contribute to population health efforts through targeted patient outreach and scheduling
Work directly with dental providers to submit pre-authorization for dental insurance
Follow departmental standard workflows
Support quality improvement activities informed by external partners, payors, accreditors, and regulators
Provide front desk receptionist support as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
Active BLS certification
At least 1 year of direct or indirect support of patient care or related experience
At least 1 year of experience in a community health or Federally Qualified Health Center setting is preferred
Additional language proficiency highly preferred
Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts
Ability to respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDE’s patient population effectively and sensitively
Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly
Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee, and business information
Ability to discern information from others in a variety of formats and communicate information clearly
Ability to work independently while ensuring accuracy and efficiency
Advanced customer service skills, including ability to diffuse upset patients
Must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption
Must undergo tuberculosis screening and testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
401(k) with matching
Work-life balance
NHSC Loan Repayment
Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
No nights, weekends, or major holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more
Hybrid work arrangement: 2 days remote/3 days onsite
90-day probationary period for all new employees
Reasonable accommodations as needed under the Americans with Disabilities Act