Overview:

Registered Dental Hygienist – Kindergarten Oral Health Program Coordinator

                Detroit, MI  Wage Range $40-$43

                                                                   

Position Summary

Assist in all aspects of KOHA program including development and implementation of detailed project plan with metrics.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

In conjunction, with marketing and communications team members develop an outreach plan to inform schools, day care facilities and families of KOHA program and provide a copy of this plan to health department partner organization

Inform schools, community based organizations, local dentists and families of the program and provide information that can be disseminated

Offer and conduct oral health assessments at scheduled times at various school and community-based locations

Ensure that all oral assessments are performed adhere to all applicable safety and infection control standards

Manage assessment data input, collection and analysis (daily, monthly, and annual assessment statistics; feedback from community stakeholders; outreach/event activity data)

Prepare monthly/quarterly reports for review by supervisor and other staff, as necessary

Provide referral information concerning the availability and sources of treatment required to eliminate or mitigate any dental problems identified through the assessment

Assist in expanding referrals; develop and coordinate quarterly in-service trainings for staff and clinicians; and network with traditional and non-traditional community organizations

Advise supervisor opportunities related to advocacy, communication, budget, coordination, documentation, and reporting procedures; and legal and ethical issues related to the goals of the program/project

Assist in ensuring project activities align with set strategy and budget

Track all project-related paperwork; ensure all needed promotional materials and supplies are current, properly documented and stored

Prepare “time-spent” summaries regarding KOHA tasks as requested by supervisor.

Confidently answer patient questions regarding any necessary treatment

Give oral hygiene instructions and demonstrations to all patients

Inventory management and ordering of supplies

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication

Must have the ability to work with Microsoft Office software and related software programs

Professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions

Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time

Exceptional human relation skills; maintaining an outgoing, friendly attitude at all times

Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

Ability to work unsupervised whenever necessary

Experience with Intra-oral camera, plasma arc curing light, electronic blood pressure cuff, ultrasonic scalers, autoclave, and radiographic equipment

Job Specification

Current Michigan RDH license

Local Anesthetic preferred

Dental experience preferred

CPR and First Aid certified