Job Description

Dental Case Manager

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Bethel, Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!



The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers--the Kuskokwim and Yukon.



We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:

Assist patients to obtain the most complete care available from the Dental Department. Provide tracking and following for patients with current treatment plans, patients in special-needs oral care programs, and patients identified individually by dental providers as requiring additional post-treatment follow-up. Assist the dental providers with patient education programs, department training curricula, and referrals to advanced care and partner programs. Overall management of Dental Weekly, Monthly and Annual schedules under the direction of Dental Office Manager and/or Dental Director.

Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and other duties as assigned.


Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.


Minimum Experience: 2 of experience in the dental field.


Must have experience working with confidential, detailed processes, excellent organizational, and customer service skills in a health care related field.


License, Certification, Registration: Current CPR or BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.


Equipment/Tools: Computer proficiency with various software and database systems (QSI, RPMS, calculator, multi-line phone, fax/copy machine, MS Excel, Word)


Specialized Knowledge and Skills:


Knowledge of dental terminology.


Able to clearly explain financial options to patients.


Knowledge of effective child and adult education paradigms.


Spreadsheet and database user level skills.


Good verbal and written documenting, reporting, and daily communication skills.


Detail-oriented tracking abilities.


Excellent customer service skills, in person and on the telephone.


Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Benefits Include:

Generous PTO - starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time Eleven paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Retirement plans Employee Wellness Center Plus More

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Additional Information:

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ID: 18494


Location: Bethel


Department: Dental Clinic


Employment Duration: 80 Full time


Temporary Status: Not Applicable


Hours per Week: 40


Minimum Hourly Pay: 24.93


FLSA Status: Non-exempt


Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.



Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.



For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.



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