Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At Community Dental Care (CDC) we believe that everyone deserves high quality, compassionate, and culturally sensitive oral health care, and that is what we provide for our patients. We hire team members who are committed to our mission and want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value our employees and equip them with the tools and training needed to be successful.

Join Our Team!
CDC has a full-time opportunity for a Health Educator at our St. Paul. This position provides oral health education and preventive services to children and families in our clinics, as well as in outreach locations.

Health Educator Responsibilities:

• Enroll children 0-12 and pregnant mothers in the Program to Improve Community Oral Health (PICOH) program
• Provide one-on-one education and motivational behavior change coaching to parents, pregnant mothers and children regarding good oral hygiene practices and basic nutrition.
• Provide phone call and in person follow-up coaching and education to program participants.
• Support dental hygienists, acting as a clinical assistant, as part of the outreach school based sealant program team.
• Make outreach phone calls to schedule patients for follow up appointments in the clinic.
• Collect data on services provided and record relevant information for grant and evaluation purposes
• Initiate patient charts and document chart notes in open dental electronic health records
• Assist with set up, disinfection, tear down and maintenance of sealant program equipment
• Bag and prepare instruments for sterilization
• Inform parents of screening results in writing and/or by phone

Hours:

• Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm

Health Educator Qualifications:

• 1-2 years patient care experience or customer service
• Dental, health education and/or public health experience desired, but not required
• Interest in oral health care/dental care
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities
• Experience working with children and families
• Desire to help people learn about and practice good health habits
• Ability to quickly adapt within a fast-paced work environment
• CPR/AED certification preferred
• Proficiency in a second language desired, such as Karen or Spanish
• Proficient with electronic forms of communication, including e-mail correspondence

What We Offer:

• Collaborative, innovative and inclusive team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401k plus company match
• CE classes and license renewals

About Us:
At Community Dental Care everything we do is about providing the most caring, culturally respectful, quality dental care to people of all ages and abilities. We provide comprehensive oral health care, preventive education, professional training and advocate for access for all. Our team of 270+ employees staff our full-service dental clinics in St. Paul, Maplewood, Crystal, Rochester and Buffalo.

At CDC we value our diversity and are stronger because of it. We celebrate the diverse cultural norms and traditions of our staff and patients and strive to meet their needs in a culturally competent and compassionate manner.

Community Dental Care is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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