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LOCATION: Wayne County Healthy Community - Hamtramck, MI 48212

POSITION SUMMARY:  Wayne County Healthy Communities (WCHC), a nonprofit community health care center, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) Program division at the clinic and other grant-funded initiatives. This position ensures effective program implementation, adherence to deliverables, accurate documentation, and timely reporting. The coordinator will maintain project timelines, organize schedules and events, manage data tracking, and facilitate communication with internal teams, schools, and community partners. In addition, the Project Coordinator will play an active role in planning and coordinating new grant initiatives, including establishing timelines, documentation requirements, and operational needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate school-based oral health screenings and schedules
• Track assessments, referrals, and program outcomes
• Maintain grant timelines, documentation, and compliance files
• Collect and report program data and performance metrics
• Communicate with schools, families, community partners, and internal teams
• Support additional grant-funded projects as assigned

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (required)
• 2+ years of program coordination or administrative experience (required)
• Valid Driver’s License and local travel ability (required)
• Strong Excel, organization, and communication skills (required)
• Experience with school-based, dental, or community health programs is preferred 
• Grant-funded project support experience is preferred 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Combination of on-site, community-based, and administrative office settings.
• Occasional local travel to school locations, partner agencies, and events may be required.
• Hybrid flexibility may be available based on program operations.

Salary: $56,160.00 annually (27/ hr.)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt (salaried)

Benefits:

• Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, & Sick time)
• 401a & 403b (Retirement plans)
• Long Term Disability 
• Employee assistance program
• Group Life Insurance
• Various Voluntary Benefit Option

Application Deadline: February 8, 2026. 

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.

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LOCATION: Wayne County Healthy Communities - Hamtramck, MI 48212

POSITION SUMMARY: The Dental Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for dental patients and plays a key role in coordinating both clinic-based and school-based dental services. This position is responsible for greeting patients, managing appointment schedules, verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining accurate records. The Dental Receptionist ensures smooth daily operations while delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dental care environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greet and check in dental patients in a courteous and professional manner
• Schedule, confirm, and reschedule dental appointments using the electronic dental record (EDR) system
• Coordinate and maintain calendars for school-based dental screenings and treatment days
• Communicate with school staff and parents/guardians regarding appointments, consents, and follow-up care
• Verify dental insurance coverage, collect co-pays, and process payments
• Ensure accurate registration, documentation, and transfer of school-based visit data into EDR
• Prepare and distribute appointment reminders and follow-up instructions
• Assist in tracking patient data and coordinating outreach communications

CROSS-TRAINING & DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT: 

• Cross-trained to provide scheduling and front desk coverage for medical and behavioral health departments
• Serves as a backup receptionist for medical and behavioral services during staff absences or peak times
• Supports unified front desk workflows to ensure smooth patient check-in, registration, and insurance verification across departments

ADMINISTRATIVE & COMPLIANCE

• Answer incoming calls and respond to patient inquiries or route to appropriate staff
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk and waiting area
• Follow HIPAA and patient confidentiality protocols at all times
• Participate in regular front desk team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Support special projects, reporting, and other administrative duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Familiarity with electronic medical records systems 
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
• Experience with insurance verification and dental billing processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid Driver License & reliable transportation required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree or training in healthcare administration preferred
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a dental or healthcare office setting preferred 

Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 hourly (based on experience and Qualifications)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Not-Exempt

Benefits:

• Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, & Sick time)
• 401a & 403b (Retirement plans)
• Long Term Disability 
• Employee assistance program
• Group Life Insurance
• Various Voluntary Benefit Option
   

Application Deadline: January 4, 2026. 

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.

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