Population Health Coach-Dental - Cooper University Hospital

About Us:

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

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Short Description:

About the program: 
The Cooper Health System has recently established Cooper University Dental Health, a new comprehensive dental care program located on campus of Cooper University Hospital at the Center for Comprehensive Health, 3 Cooper Plaza in Camden, NJ. The Center for Comprehensive Health is a multidisciplinary health center that has a strong and well-established reputation for state-of-the-art patient care that now includes comprehensive oral health – general dentistry, dental hygiene, and outpatient oral surgery. We are seeking a Population Health Coach to offer comprehensive guidance to patients in all facets of dental care. This role entails assisting patients in understanding treatment plans and coordinating dental appointments, ultimately supporting them throughout their treatment process within our program.

 

Provides programmatic and client support for the provision of patient-centered care.

Encourage continuity of care between clinician and patient, by providing individual support and assistance to the patient and family in navigating the health care system.

Demonstrate superior organizational & interpersonal skills; will be detail oriented; will have proven ability to work collaboratively and be able to multi-task.

 

Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred

Experience Required:

 

Minimum of 3 years experience providing healthcare services and or community outreach for applicable populations 

Knowledge of health promotion and counseling preferred (specific disease and lifestyle related topics ideal). Knowledge of social services resources and requirments.

Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work well with people of various backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.

Bi-Lingual in Spanish preferred

Education Requirements:

Associates degree (preferably in health science) OR equivalent healthcare experience 
Bachelor’s degree preferred

License/Certification Requirements:

Applicable specialty certification(s) (i.e EIP CSR-NMCM;CDA/RDA, MA, CNA, LPN)

Special Requirements:

Required Clinical trainings/courses as applicable.

Demonstrate superior organizational & interpersonal skills; will be detail oriented; will have proven ability to work collaboratively, and be able to multi-task.

Competent in basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, a0nd Power Point); knowledge of using an electronic health records system preferred