Integration Coordinator - Dental - Podiatry - Optometry

Overview At Vista Community Clinic (VCC) , we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. Join a team where compassion and ambition go hand-in-hand! Benefits include: Competitive compensation & benefits Medical, dental, vision Company-paid life insurance Flexible spending accounts 403(b) retirement plan Why VCC? Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S. Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT. A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career. A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care. Responsibilities Healthcare shouldn’t feel like a maze. You can be the one who hands patients the map. Too many patients fall through the cracks. We’re changing that , and we need someone with heart, hustle, and a knack for connection to lead the way. Diabetes affects the whole body, and some most serious complications show up in places patients don’t expect: gum disease, foot ulcers, and vision loss. The good news? Many of these complications can be caught early or prevented with regular dental, podiatry, and eye care. The challenge? Juggling three specialties on top of managing diabetes is overwhelming. That’s where you come in. As our Dental Integration Coordinator , you’ll be the go-to guide helping our diabetic patients get coordinated, whole-person care across dental, podiatry, and optometry . You won’t just schedule appointments. You’ll build relationships, break down barriers, and make sure patients leaves feeling seen, heard, and supported. What You’ll Do Be a patient’s champion. Welcome patients, learn their needs, and help them navigate care across three specialties. Remove roadblocks. Help patients with scheduling, insurance questions, transportation, and other barriers to care. Spot the gaps. Identify patients who would benefit from interdisciplinary care (for example, patients with diabetes who need dental, foot, and eye screenings). Educate and empower. Explain why oral, foot, and eye health matter to overall wellness, in plain, friendly language. Follow through. Reach out to patients who miss appointments and help them get back on track. Turn data into impact. Handle data collection and entry, and help your supervisor compile, analyze, and summarize information for program reports and evaluations. Shape the program. Contribute ideas and help plan, develop, and roll out strategies that improve how patients move through care. Who You Are A people person who genuinely loves helping others and stays calm and kind under pressure Organized and detail-driven , able to juggle multiple patients and priorities without dropping the ball A clear communicator who can talk with patients, providers, and front-desk staff with equal ease Resourceful. When a patient hits a wall, you find a way around it Comfortable with EHR/EDR/practice management systems and basic computer tools Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Two years’ experience in medical, social service setting or related field Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree in related field preferred Pay Range $22.00 - $24.00 per hour DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Vista Community Clinic