Fair Haven Community Health Care 

For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

Job purpose

Fair Haven Community Health Care’s (FHCHC) Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) program is a multidisciplinary, dedicated, and dynamic team that evaluates, diagnoses, and coordinates care for children with developmental and behavioral disorders. The DBP Clinical Coordinator serves as the administrative point-person for this program, navigates and schedules patients for visits,. The role is responsible for the overall flow of patients through the DBP program.

Duties and responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates intake processes for patients entering DBP care.
• Works with DBP clinical staff in quality improvement initiatives.
• Schedules follow-up appointments for patients in the DBP program.
• Manages phone calls, refill requests, and other patient-originating messages to the DBP clinic team.
• During DBP clinical hours, greets patients and families while creating a welcoming environment.
• Listens to and determines patients’ needs in an efficient and friendly manner.
• As needed, performs age-appropriate vital signs and point-of-care testing
• Prepares letters, flyers, and memos that are patient-facing.
• Ensures compliance with current healthcare regulations, medical laws, and ethical standards.
• Performs other necessary duties as required by FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing excellent primary health care.
• Receive referrals to the DBP program and schedule patients for initial consultations under the guidance of the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; associates degree preferred.
• Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish; experience working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders; and training as a medical assistant from an accredited program (diploma) or a certified medical assistant are preferred.
• The selected candidate must possess administrative, clerical, and computing skills including Microsoft Office, customer service, and excellent organizational communication skills.

What we offer:

• Major medical, dental and vision
• Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• And much more

Starting salary: $27.91 hourly

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.