Now hiring: Communications & Outreach Specialist at Idaho Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

TITLE: Communications & Outreach Specialist

STATUS: Part-Time (10-20 hours per week), contract

REPORTS: To the Executive Director

LOCATION: Remote

IAFCC seeks an energetic team player with excellent communication and creative skills to

help us fulfill our organizational mission. All candidates should have professional experience, life experience, or an educational background necessary to fulfill the position's responsibilities and support the underserved health needs of Idahoans.

The Communications & Outreach Specialist works collaboratively with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies to broaden organizational and programmatic reach and deepen impact. Communications will target a variety of audiences including IAFCC members, partner organizations, free clinic sector stakeholders, underserved Idahoans, and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in formulating and executing comprehensive marketing, branding, and communications strategies to promote awareness of IAFCC and member clinics, and raise awareness for the underserved health needs of Idahoans

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit and engage free clinic supporters and partners

• Identify and develop outreach strategies to support the needs of organizational members and their patients

• Assist in developing and executing communications strategies for IAFCC fundraising activities

• Generate messaging for online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable actions

• Assist with the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including annual reports, email campaigns, newsletters, infographics, and brochures.

• Coordinate webpage maintenance—ensure that new and consistent information (calendar dates, blog entries, article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly

• Assist in coordinating and organizing monthly meetings that interest IAFCC’s members, board of directors, and stakeholders

• Oversee organizational responses to inquiries about IAFCC or Idaho free clinics

• Serve as the communications specialist for all IAFCC projects including Vaccinate with Confidence

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A sincere commitment to working collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters

• Understanding of successful communications strategies for a wide variety of audiences

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• A desire and openness for learning and collaboration

• Previous experience designing marketing materials and visual messaging

• The ability to work independently

• The ability to set goals along with a strong record of completing tasks

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health education, marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred

• Candidates enrolled in a relevant program or with experience working in communications or marketing should apply

COMPENSATION

The position is contractual with a compensation range of $16-22 per hour, depending upon qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY

Please email an introduction and current resume to admin@idahoafcc.org.

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Now hiring: Dental Assistant at Genesis Community Health

TITLE: Dental Assistant

STATUS: Part-Time (20-24 hours per week)

REPORTS: Dental Coordinator

LOCATION: Garden City, Idaho

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Assist chair side on all procedures

• Take digital x-rays

• Chart patient information

• Works closely with medical staff to coordinate patient care and medication needs

• Patient chart and schedule review to prepare for the following week’s clinic

• Communicate with other dental clinic staff/volunteers to ensure an efficient and well-run clinic

Operations

• Set up and break down dental rooms

• Keep stock, organize, and maintain dental supplies

• Track dental clinic inventory

• Operate and maintain dental equipment

• Sterilize dental equipment

• Open and close clinic as needed

Coordination

• Schedule patients

• Provide phone triage of dental patients

• Understand patient eligibility requirements and communicate to applicants

• Fill in for the Dental Coordinator when absent

• Train and assist volunteers and students

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A committed Christian, demonstrating a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• Ability to work Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

• Prior experience in the dental office with gentle chair side manner

• Above-average interpersonal communication skills

• Working with compassion

• Working knowledge of dental terminology

• Experience with radiography

• OSHA asepsis knowledge and dependability

• Ability to work with a large team of volunteers

• A strongly self-motivated person able to succeed with minimal resources and supervision

• Ability to pray for patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish. Written and verbal.

• EagleSoft or Dentrix experience with Eaglesoft is a plus

• Completion of accredited dental assistant program and CDA

• Fundamental Duties, Expanded Functions Certification

Working conditions and physical demands

• Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for periods of time.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking, and stressful environment.

• Exposure to heat and air conditioning.

• Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations.

• Exposure to ill people

• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids.

Compensation

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour To Apply

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