At InterFaith Health Center you will find a rewarding, community-centered career with excellent work-life balance. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health care to the low-income, working uninsured and underserved.
In addition to a generous paid time off package and 11 paid holidays each year, we offer health insurance, life insurance, and 401k.
Our current open positions are listed below. Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@interfaithhealthclinic.org, and include the position title in the subject line.
Current Open Positions:
Medical Director InterFaith Health Center has an immediate opening for a Medical Director. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physician who desires to serve their community. The Medical Director has direct impact on most vulnerable in our community by providing direct patient care, supervising other healthcare professionals, coordinating care in a multi-discipline facility, and setting of policies and protocols. This position will be largely responsible for ensuring the reputation of the Center is without reproach in the healthcare community.
Qualifications Successful candidates must hold the degree of either a Doctorate of Medicine or a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. Experience in either Family or Internal Medicine is preferred. They must hold a current Tennessee license or be willing to obtain said license. Candidates must be in good standing in the medical community. Compensation and benefits are competitive. This position does not take after hours calls.
Job Type Full-time, Exempt
Qualified candidates should send curriculum vitae to careers@interfaithhealthcenter.org, or mail to: InterFaith Health Center, Attn: Melissa Knight, 315 Gill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Community Health Worker InterFaith Health Center has an immediate opening for a Community Health Worker. This position will develop and implement new programs to better meet the needs of our patients and the community at large by providing community outreach and case management.
Responsibilities & Purpose This position will work closely with InterFaith’s providers to address Social Determinants of Health, (economic stability, education, social and community context, health and health care, neighborhood and build environment) among our patients and work to address those needs.
The Community Health Worker must be able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups from varying backgrounds, be an independent worker, posses a high level of organization, and must have a passion for our community.
Qualifications Masters degree preferred, bachelors degree required A minimum of two years experience as a CHW is preferred Physical: Ability to lift 20 lbs
Job Type Full-time, Exempt
Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to careers@interfaithhealthcenter.org.
Dental Hygienist InterFaith Health Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist. This position requires a high level of professionalism, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and exceptional time management skills. Having a passion for our mission to care for our patients is a must.
Responsibilities and Purpose Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay, and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession and exposing and developing radiographic studies Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity – preventing agents Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations, cleaning, and polishing removable appliances Places, carves, and finishes amalgam restorations Removes cement from crowns and bridges Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs, and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions and providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories and charting in patient records Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing, and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Additional Responsibilities Sterilization Clerical and administrative duties attributed to InterFaith and Smile on 60+ program
Qualifications Current RDH license Current BLS certification Preferred one year minimum dental hygiene experience Experience working with Eaglesoft is preferred but not required Ability to lift 20lbs
Job Type Full-time, Non-exempt
Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to careers@interfaithhealthcenter.org.
Dental Assistant InterFaith Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant. This position requires a high level of professionalism, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and exceptional time management skills. Having a passion for our mission to care for our patients is a must.
Responsibilities and Purpose Chairside dental assistance Triaging patients Scheduling patients Schedule volunteers Reporting Inventory supply control Smile 60 Grant Program administration, and equipment maintenance
Qualifications Preferred one year minimum dental assistance experience Experience working with Eaglesoft is preferred but not required Ability to lift 20lbs
Job Type Full-time, Non-exempt
Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to careers@interfaithhealthcenter.org.
