Overview

Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities.  We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community.  For over 25+ years, we have partnered with United Way of Larimer County.  Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Are you interested in working in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, make a difference in people’s lives, and pursue excellence?

The Health District Family Dental Clinic is seeking a Dental Front Office Associate. The Front Office Associate is an ambassador for the Health District providing exceptional customer service. This includes greeting, registering, and scheduling patients, as well as performing other administrative functions that support operations. The position must be able to multi-task and communicate with and serve various clients.

Pay Range and Status

  • $19.23 – $21.63 per hour DOQ
  • Additional pay differential for Bilingual
  • 40 hrs/wk
  • Monday – Friday

For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/jobs.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • A minimum of one year of experience in a dental or medical front desk position
  • A high level of cultural competence and ability to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, beliefs, customs, socioeconomic status, abilities, genders and gender identities
  • Work with and be sensitive to the needs of those with physical and mental health conditions
  • Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish language and experience providing language interpretation in a medical or dental setting is required

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional customer service.
  • Provide comprehensive clerical support, including data entry, word processing, file creation, filing, and scanning documents.
  • Handle multi-line phone system, transfer calls, manage voicemail, take accurate and complete messages, and make appropriate referrals.
  • Check patients/ in and out.
  • Schedule and confirm patient appointments and assist walk-ins.
  • Prepare daily cash reports and reconcile cash drawer.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter that details your professional experiences and how your qualifications align with this position.

Send information to Attn: Search Coordinator

  • Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  • Fax: 970-221-7165
  • Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org

Position will remain open until filled.

Why work for us

  • We value a work-life balance.
  • Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
  • We offer competitive salary with additional compensation for bilingual proficiency.
  • We are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. The Health District does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. Employment decisions at the Health District will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
  • We provide comprehensive benefits, including (100% or prorated portion) of the cost of medical, dental, low-cost vision, 401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement plans, 12 holidays, generous flexible paid time off, and employee wellness and recognition activities.
  • Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers.

Infection Control Requirements

  • Category III
  • Must comply with infection control policies for this position. Requirements include providing documentation of MMR, Varicella, and Tdap immunizations and compliance with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing on hire.
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About Health District of Northern Larimer County

Overview:

The Health District is a public health agency that provides residents of northern Larimer County with dental, mental health and preventive health services, in addition to connecting people to more affordable prescription and health insurance options.

Products and services:

  • Sliding fee and Medicaid dental services
  • Prescription Assistance
  • Sliding-fee mental health counseling and mental health referrals
  • Low-cholesterol screening
  • Quit tobacco counseling
  • Assistance with low-cost health insurance options
  • Online health information resource

Divisions and departments:

  • Advanced Care Planning Team
  • Family Dental Clinic
  • Health Promotion
  • Integrated Primary Care/Mental Health Program
  • Larimer Health Connect
  • Mental Health Connections

Achievements:

The Health District is viewed as a cutting-edge, model public health agency in many areas, from its collection and use of local health statistics to its commitment to collaborative community problem solving around mental health and dental care.

Awards:

2010
Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment

2011
Silver Well Workplace Award
Fort Collins Well City Task Force

2013
Spirit of Giving Award
United Way of Larimer County

2014
National Bike Challenge (for workplaces with 100-499 employees)
League of American Bicyclists

2014-2019
Silver Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists

2015
Best News/Talk Show Host or Team in a Major Market for “Community at Work” radio show
Colorado Broadcasters Association

2016
Silver Spotlight Award for Health District Compass Newsletter
League of American Communications Professionals

2020-Present
Gold Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists

2022
Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year Award (with Homeward Alliance)
BizWest Media

Future of company:

Health District strategic priorities are determined by a publicly elected board of directors based on a variety of information, including data from a triennial community health survey.

Competitors:

The Health District is a gap-filling agency that is not in competition with other organizations. However, it does partner with many other local entities, including the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, Poudre Valley Hospital/University of Colorado Health, SummitStone Health Partners and others.

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