Join Wallace as our new Dental Operations Coordinator!

Are you passionate about optimizing dental care and using data to improve patient outcomes? Do you bring experience in healthcare analytics and clinic workflows, with a heart for community health? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us: At Wallace, we're on a mission to improve the health outcomes of our community. As a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center, we've been a stable and trusted healthcare provider for over 40 years. Founded by Dr. James Reuler, Wallace began by bringing essential medical care to uninsured and low-income residents. Today, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services, staying deeply connected to our vibrant, multicultural community. We're committed to supporting the whole person, ensuring every individual receives the care they deserve.

Why Join the Wallace Team?

• Opportunities for Growth: We support your growth with ongoing mentorship, opportunities for additional training, and continuing education.
• Monday - Friday Schedule: Enjoy your weekends off!
• Stability: Serving our community for over four decades
• Student Loan Forgiveness/Repayment: Wallace is a qualifying employer for Loan Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs!
• Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in underserved populations
• Generous Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance; AD&D Insurance; Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Accounts; 401k Program; Employee Assistance Program

Key Details:

• Pay: $22- $25 per hour DOE
• Bilingual Pay Policy: We also have a Bilingual Pay Policy! If you pass the language proficiency test, you are eligible to receive a $1.25 per hour increase
• Schedule: Full-time; M-F; 7:30 am – 4 pm
• Location: 18633 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR

Who You Are: You’re a detail oriented, collaborative professional with a passion for improving dental operations. You thrive in both independent and team settings and are comfortable working with data and patients alike. Other qualifications include:

• 1-2 years of experience in a dental or healthcare setting
• Familiarity with dental clinic operations and terminology
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; data visualization tools a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable with patient outreach and engagement
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience in community health or nonprofit settings is a plus

What You’ll Do: As the Dental Operations Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the efficiency and strategic goals of our dental department. A typical day will consist of:

• Managing and analyzing dental operations data
• Maintaining dashboards and tracking KPIs
• Coordinating daily clinic operations and optimizing schedules
• Conducting patient outreach
• Collaborating with care teams and leadership to implement data-informed strategies
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives and compliance efforts
• Participating in cross-functional planning and meetings

Ready to make a meaningful impact in dental care? Apply today and help Wallace improve patient outcomes through smart, compassionate operations.

Wallace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the power of communities to transform their health. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a profound way because we know that it makes us stronger. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.