- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Bilingual/Spanish Patient Engagement Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Open Door Family Medical Centers Inc
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
8 people are interested
Open Door is the region’s expert in all aspects of health, with a broad focus on building healthier communities. From prevention and wellness programs to the treatment of diseases, Open Door sees our primary mission as keeping the people of Westchester and Putnam Counties healthy and strong, regardless of their ability to pay. Nearly half of Open Door patients are uninsured or underinsured, and their primary language is Spanish.
Dedicated bilingual volunteers are needed for ongoing positions for the Pre-Natal Department, Farmers Markets, Reading Programs and Santa Days.
Positions available in Ossining, Sleepy Hollow, Port Chester, Brewster, mt Kisco, and Mamaroneck
Please contact: Jane Levy Manager of Volunteer Programs at jlevy@odfmc.org for additional information.
AmeriCorps and Internships (20 hours per week w/stipend) are available
More opportunities with Open Door Family Medical Centers Inc
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Open Door Family Medical Centers Inc
Location:
165 Main Street, Ossining, NY 10562, US
Mission Statement
Open Door Family Medical Center’s mission has remained consistent since it opened in 1972: to provide high-quality health care that is affordable, accessible and efficient. From prevention and wellness programs to the treatment of diseases, Open Door keeps the families of Westchester, Putnam and Ulster counties healthy and strong, regardless of their ability to pay.
Description
As a pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Open Door serves nearly 60,000 individual patients- with more than 40% of patients having no health insurance coverage. Primary care, dental care, behavioral health care, clinical nutrition, wellness programs and chronic disease management are the foundation of Open Door’s clinical programs. For nearly 50 years, Open Door has developed a proven model of cost-effective, preventive care for patients that benefits entire communities. Open Door currently operates health centers in Ossining, Port Chester, Sleepy Hollow, Mount Kisco, Brewster, Mamaroneck, as well as eight School-Based Health Centers in the Ossining and Port Chester school districts, and a comprehensive dental facility in Saugerties. Open Door is accredited by the Joint Commission, recognized by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and recognized as the leading Health Disparities Reducer in NYS by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Open Door achieves clinical results that consistently surpass national benchmarks for patient outcomes related to diabetes management, blood pressure control and asthma, among others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2 Church StreetOssining, NY 10562
DATE POSTED
September 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Nutrition
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Hours vary depending on the position
- Spanish Proficiency