APLA Health
Los Angeles, CA
APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org .
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
Long Term Disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
12 Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
10 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
Metro reimbursement or free parking
Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
This position will pay $24.47 - $29.48 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Dental Clinic Manager, the Dental Office Coordinators primary responsibility is to act in the best interest of the patient by providing patient-centered care. This includes ensuring the patient understands their treatment plan, insurance benefits, assisting with financial arrangements, preparing and sending specialty referrals, and coordination of appointments in a dental practice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform the procedures of the dental clinic front office, including but not limited to the areas of:
Efficient Patient Service Care
Patient Registration
Casewatch Registration
Eligibility Verification
Appointment Scheduling
Communication of Dental Benefits to Patients
Incoming and outgoing referral processing
Patient Treatment presentation
Work with the clinical team to effectively manage daily patient flow
Follow and demonstrate commitment to APLAs Health policies and procedures
Create a welcoming environment in the front office
Confirm and update patient demographic, insurance eligibility, health history, and other medical information using the Casewatch and eCW Dental software programs.
Have patients complete all necessary forms and documentation necessary for registration purposes.
Explain and Communicate benefits and dental needs with patients after examinations.
Act as a mediator, assisting clients with understanding the limitations of certain services and assisting them in finding a solution to their concerns.
Assist in keeping patients' appointments on schedule by notifying the back office of patients arrival.
Answer telephone calls, make appointments, take messages, retrieve and monitor voice mail messages throughout the day.
Manage and retrieve incoming faxes in RingCentral
Coordinate transportation for patients as needed.
Obtain a breakdown of benefits and eligibility by calling the patients Insurance Company
Verify and record eligibility for the following Insurances and Manage Care plans: Medi-Cal, Liberty Dental, Access Dental, Health Net of California Dental, Cigna Dental, and Delta Dental, and all out-of-network plans
Verify if the patient is eligible for services under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program or My Health LA program
Update Casewatch eligibility every 6 months as required by the DHSP Program.
Ensure that all eligible patients under the RW Program sign the service agreement form required by DHSP; the following documents are required: Proof of Income, Proof of Residency, Current Diagnosis Form ( Lab work for established patients)
Coordinate and ensure all dental notes, referral information and required documentation is complete and submitted to the referral entity in a timely mannered.
Act as the petty cash custodian for the dental clinic under the supervision of the Dental Clinic Manager.
Collect payment from patients before services are rendered when necessary.
Act as liaison between dental providers and Finance Department as it relates to billing.
Assist with all Grant Funded Audits. Provide technical and administrative support for the auditors.
Work closely with management regarding client grievances and concerns about treatment.
Perform and assist as a chair-side dental assistant
Assist in maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance.
Assist in maintaining office and building fire/safety regulations.
Present a professional front office environment for all patients and visitors in appearance, manner, and quality of work at all times.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
A minimum of 1 year of recent and relevant experience working in the dental field and dental administration with a Dental Assistant Certificate or a minimum of 3 years of recent and relevant experience working in the dental field and dental administration without a Dental Assistant Certificate
Experience with patient registration and financial screening
Experience working with multiple benefits coverage programs, including private insurance and government programs
Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center preferred
X-ray license issued by the Dental Board of California or willing to get the license within the first 45 days of employment
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
CPR Certified
Knowledge of:
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
Apply knowledge of ADA procedures and codes
Knowledge of the principals and practice of modern dentistry
General HIV/AIDS health issues
General medical and dental terminology; current ICD and CPT coding
Universal precautions and infection control
OSHA and HIPAA regulations
eClinicalWorks or similar electronic health record system
DEXIS imaging software
Ability to:
Respond with sensitivity, patience, and compassion to the special needs of the patients of our clinic
Communicate effectively and courteously with tact, diplomacy, and poise
Multitask efficiently
Follow written and oral directions
Maintain the patient appointment schedule efficiently
Work independently and responsibly
Work effectively as a team member in a busy medical/dental practice
Be self-motivated and maintain the commitment to excellence of APLA Health
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California drivers license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran/transgender.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org .
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
Long Term Disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
12 Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
10 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
Metro reimbursement or free parking
Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
This position will pay $24.47 - $29.48 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Dental Clinic Manager, the Dental Office Coordinators primary responsibility is to act in the best interest of the patient by providing patient-centered care. This includes ensuring the patient understands their treatment plan, insurance benefits, assisting with financial arrangements, preparing and sending specialty referrals, and coordination of appointments in a dental practice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform the procedures of the dental clinic front office, including but not limited to the areas of:
Efficient Patient Service Care
Patient Registration
Casewatch Registration
Eligibility Verification
Appointment Scheduling
Communication of Dental Benefits to Patients
Incoming and outgoing referral processing
Patient Treatment presentation
Work with the clinical team to effectively manage daily patient flow
Follow and demonstrate commitment to APLAs Health policies and procedures
Create a welcoming environment in the front office
Confirm and update patient demographic, insurance eligibility, health history, and other medical information using the Casewatch and eCW Dental software programs.
Have patients complete all necessary forms and documentation necessary for registration purposes.
Explain and Communicate benefits and dental needs with patients after examinations.
Act as a mediator, assisting clients with understanding the limitations of certain services and assisting them in finding a solution to their concerns.
Assist in keeping patients' appointments on schedule by notifying the back office of patients arrival.
Answer telephone calls, make appointments, take messages, retrieve and monitor voice mail messages throughout the day.
Manage and retrieve incoming faxes in RingCentral
Coordinate transportation for patients as needed.
Obtain a breakdown of benefits and eligibility by calling the patients Insurance Company
Verify and record eligibility for the following Insurances and Manage Care plans: Medi-Cal, Liberty Dental, Access Dental, Health Net of California Dental, Cigna Dental, and Delta Dental, and all out-of-network plans
Verify if the patient is eligible for services under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program or My Health LA program
Update Casewatch eligibility every 6 months as required by the DHSP Program.
Ensure that all eligible patients under the RW Program sign the service agreement form required by DHSP; the following documents are required: Proof of Income, Proof of Residency, Current Diagnosis Form ( Lab work for established patients)
Coordinate and ensure all dental notes, referral information and required documentation is complete and submitted to the referral entity in a timely mannered.
Act as the petty cash custodian for the dental clinic under the supervision of the Dental Clinic Manager.
Collect payment from patients before services are rendered when necessary.
Act as liaison between dental providers and Finance Department as it relates to billing.
Assist with all Grant Funded Audits. Provide technical and administrative support for the auditors.
Work closely with management regarding client grievances and concerns about treatment.
Perform and assist as a chair-side dental assistant
Assist in maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance.
Assist in maintaining office and building fire/safety regulations.
Present a professional front office environment for all patients and visitors in appearance, manner, and quality of work at all times.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
A minimum of 1 year of recent and relevant experience working in the dental field and dental administration with a Dental Assistant Certificate or a minimum of 3 years of recent and relevant experience working in the dental field and dental administration without a Dental Assistant Certificate
Experience with patient registration and financial screening
Experience working with multiple benefits coverage programs, including private insurance and government programs
Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center preferred
X-ray license issued by the Dental Board of California or willing to get the license within the first 45 days of employment
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
CPR Certified
Knowledge of:
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
Apply knowledge of ADA procedures and codes
Knowledge of the principals and practice of modern dentistry
General HIV/AIDS health issues
General medical and dental terminology; current ICD and CPT coding
Universal precautions and infection control
OSHA and HIPAA regulations
eClinicalWorks or similar electronic health record system
DEXIS imaging software
Ability to:
Respond with sensitivity, patience, and compassion to the special needs of the patients of our clinic
Communicate effectively and courteously with tact, diplomacy, and poise
Multitask efficiently
Follow written and oral directions
Maintain the patient appointment schedule efficiently
Work independently and responsibly
Work effectively as a team member in a busy medical/dental practice
Be self-motivated and maintain the commitment to excellence of APLA Health
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California drivers license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran/transgender.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Vida Health
Remote
Job Description
The impact of chronic conditions on health care is immense. Chronic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease, affect up to 1 in 3 individuals. Up to 1 in 4 people also struggle with mental health concerns. These chronic conditions drive 80% of the over $3 trillion dollars we spend on health-care in the US.
Vida Health is working to address this need. Our goal is to help people better manage their health by making positive changes to the way they live. Using our mobile-first platform, we connect people to programs backed by research and give them one-on-one support from personal health coaches or therapists. Clients meet with their coaches or therapists using secure in-app video chat and messaging.
We are currently looking for a licensed therapist who is excited to facilitate best in class quality care for our members by monitoring quality assurance for our team of remote coaches and therapists.
ABOUT YOU
You have a passion for improving clinical quality, learning and development, helping others grow, and fostering an innovative supportive work environment. You work well with teams, communicate openly, and enjoy collaboration. You have a keen attention to detail and effective organizational skills.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Quality Assurance Auditor role serves as a key support in the implementation of Vida’s quality assurance policies and procedures. They will facilitate auditing, provide feedback, and monitor the learning and development of Vida providers to support improved quality of services. The role reports to the Director of Provider Engagement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors quality assurance and treatment fidelity in clinical programs. Regularly assesses the needs and strengths of coaches and therapists, and monitors their progress.
Follow auditing policies and procedures as set forth by the Clinical Quality department.
Escalates any identified quality assurance issues or trends to the Director of Provider Engagement
Collaborates with service line team leads to support the learning and development of providers in meeting quality of care benchmarks.
Regularly confers with service line leads and management to identify organization’s quality assurance needs.
Recommends policy or procedural changes, and/or product modification needs to the Director of Provider Engagement
Tracks and analyzes common questions and training issues to improve quality. Presents analysis of learning and development trends to manager, identifying and assessing training and development needs, in order to drive performance and emphasize a strong relationship between leaders and their teams.
REQUIREMENTS
3 years experience in quality assurance role
Doctoral or Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or other relevant field
License to practice therapy in good standing (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, licensed psychologist, etc); licensure in additional states highly valued
Strong technical skills; comfortable with Google suite, Office, Excel
Bilingual- fluent in English and Spanish
BONUS POINTS
Experience and training in cognitive behavior therapy, behavioral activation, MI/MET in adult populations.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation including stock options
A health-oriented office culture including walking 1:1s, healthy food & snacks, fitness challenges, and weekly team runs and Yoga classes
Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
Vacation time and company paid holidays
FSA and Commuter benefits
401K (no company match at this time)
ABOUT VIDA HEALTH
Vida is a next generation continuous care platform for both consumers and businesses, combining a consumer mobile app, an enterprise care platform offering on demand 24/7 solutions for chronic conditions. Vida platform runs in the cloud, captures real-time data from 100+ devices and apps, and integrates back to the employer, payer, and provider. 133 million people in the U.S. live with a chronic condition, 70% of the $3T healthcare spend in the U.S. goes to preventable chronic conditions.
Vida is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Diversity is more than a commitment at Vida—it is the foundation of what we do. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our platform and those we serve. Vida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
Job Description
The impact of chronic conditions on health care is immense. Chronic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease, affect up to 1 in 3 individuals. Up to 1 in 4 people also struggle with mental health concerns. These chronic conditions drive 80% of the over $3 trillion dollars we spend on health-care in the US.
Vida Health is working to address this need. Our goal is to help people better manage their health by making positive changes to the way they live. Using our mobile-first platform, we connect people to programs backed by research and give them one-on-one support from personal health coaches or therapists. Clients meet with their coaches or therapists using secure in-app video chat and messaging.
We are currently looking for a licensed therapist who is excited to facilitate best in class quality care for our members by monitoring quality assurance for our team of remote coaches and therapists.
ABOUT YOU
You have a passion for improving clinical quality, learning and development, helping others grow, and fostering an innovative supportive work environment. You work well with teams, communicate openly, and enjoy collaboration. You have a keen attention to detail and effective organizational skills.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Quality Assurance Auditor role serves as a key support in the implementation of Vida’s quality assurance policies and procedures. They will facilitate auditing, provide feedback, and monitor the learning and development of Vida providers to support improved quality of services. The role reports to the Director of Provider Engagement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors quality assurance and treatment fidelity in clinical programs. Regularly assesses the needs and strengths of coaches and therapists, and monitors their progress.
Follow auditing policies and procedures as set forth by the Clinical Quality department.
Escalates any identified quality assurance issues or trends to the Director of Provider Engagement
Collaborates with service line team leads to support the learning and development of providers in meeting quality of care benchmarks.
Regularly confers with service line leads and management to identify organization’s quality assurance needs.
Recommends policy or procedural changes, and/or product modification needs to the Director of Provider Engagement
Tracks and analyzes common questions and training issues to improve quality. Presents analysis of learning and development trends to manager, identifying and assessing training and development needs, in order to drive performance and emphasize a strong relationship between leaders and their teams.
REQUIREMENTS
3 years experience in quality assurance role
Doctoral or Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or other relevant field
License to practice therapy in good standing (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, licensed psychologist, etc); licensure in additional states highly valued
Strong technical skills; comfortable with Google suite, Office, Excel
Bilingual- fluent in English and Spanish
BONUS POINTS
Experience and training in cognitive behavior therapy, behavioral activation, MI/MET in adult populations.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation including stock options
A health-oriented office culture including walking 1:1s, healthy food & snacks, fitness challenges, and weekly team runs and Yoga classes
Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
Vacation time and company paid holidays
FSA and Commuter benefits
401K (no company match at this time)
ABOUT VIDA HEALTH
Vida is a next generation continuous care platform for both consumers and businesses, combining a consumer mobile app, an enterprise care platform offering on demand 24/7 solutions for chronic conditions. Vida platform runs in the cloud, captures real-time data from 100+ devices and apps, and integrates back to the employer, payer, and provider. 133 million people in the U.S. live with a chronic condition, 70% of the $3T healthcare spend in the U.S. goes to preventable chronic conditions.
Vida is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Diversity is more than a commitment at Vida—it is the foundation of what we do. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our platform and those we serve. Vida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.