Creighton University
Program Coordinator - School of Dentistry
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This position supports the Healthy Smiles program by acting as the primary liaison with elementary school administrators, teachers, school nurses, school social workers, and supporting community members. Responsibilities include scheduling and running meetings with school members, delivering and picking up patient consent forms, verifying accuracy and completion of patient consent forms, contacting parents/guardians as needed, accompanying students between their classrooms and dental treatment room, promoting consent return rates by implementing teacher/school incentives, calculating consent return rates by classroom teacher, and delivering nurse's reports to individual schools after data is collected and prepared.
Healthy Smiles is a school-based dental sealant program that brings dental students directly into the school setting, transforming classrooms into temporary dental clinics.
At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton’s core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.
Coordinates Healthy Smiles activities.
Act as primary coordinator or assist in coordinating program activities.
Develop and maintain community relationships, communicate with community partners and members.
Assist in grant tracking activities.
Assist in coordinating equipment transportation with the contracted moving company.
This is a 32 hour/week; 12 month; Benefit Eligible position.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or equivalent is preferred.
2-4 years’ work experience in health disparities arena preferred.
2-4 years' work experience in elementary schools or pediatric settings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Demonstrated customer service focus particularly with the minority community and ability to resolve conflict and handle demanding clients.
Ability to think independently and analyze problems and reach solutions.
About Us Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Other
Industries Higher Education
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This position supports the Healthy Smiles program by acting as the primary liaison with elementary school administrators, teachers, school nurses, school social workers, and supporting community members. Responsibilities include scheduling and running meetings with school members, delivering and picking up patient consent forms, verifying accuracy and completion of patient consent forms, contacting parents/guardians as needed, accompanying students between their classrooms and dental treatment room, promoting consent return rates by implementing teacher/school incentives, calculating consent return rates by classroom teacher, and delivering nurse's reports to individual schools after data is collected and prepared.
Healthy Smiles is a school-based dental sealant program that brings dental students directly into the school setting, transforming classrooms into temporary dental clinics.
At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton’s core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.
Coordinates Healthy Smiles activities.
Act as primary coordinator or assist in coordinating program activities.
Develop and maintain community relationships, communicate with community partners and members.
Assist in grant tracking activities.
Assist in coordinating equipment transportation with the contracted moving company.
This is a 32 hour/week; 12 month; Benefit Eligible position.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or equivalent is preferred.
2-4 years’ work experience in health disparities arena preferred.
2-4 years' work experience in elementary schools or pediatric settings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Demonstrated customer service focus particularly with the minority community and ability to resolve conflict and handle demanding clients.
Ability to think independently and analyze problems and reach solutions.
About Us Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Other
Industries Higher Education
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