Bilingual Dental Wellness Educator – RDA or CDA or RDH – Hygienist or Dental Assistant

Job Details Job Location: New Jersey, Staten Island and the Bronx, NY – New Jersey, NJ Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day

Here we grow again! We normally recommend brushing regularly, but don’t brush this one off! Opportunity is calling.

TheDental Outreach Coordinatoris a great opportunity to join a fast-paced environment and lend your dental expertise to the growing needs of LIBERTY’s Dental Outreach team.Must be bilingual in English and another language.

• Must reside in New Jersey with the ability to commute 25-50% of the time throughout NJ, plus Staten Island and/or the Bronx.Mileage reimbursement will be provided.**
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, consisting of two weekend days a month.**

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dental Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with clients to perform dental wellness education and oral health screenings in compliance with state regulations with a goal to improve LIBERTY members’ oral health and access to care. This position may perform some clinical activities under general supervision.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Provide outreach to LIBERTY Dental Plan members.
• Educate and coordinate care for members on the Dental Wellness Plan benefits and oral health practices.
• Perform oral health screenings at various health plan events such as member meetings, health fairs, etc.
• Perform oral health screenings at day care centers, elementary and middle schools, etc.
• Obtain the necessary consent forms from parents/guardians to conduct oral health screenings.
• Build relationshipswith community-based resources, as well as medical and dental providers.
• Work with community-based services and representatives to educate and assist program members about behaviors that can enhance their oral health, as well as their overall health, and successfully navigate program services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key individuals to promote the Dental Wellness Plan.
• Work with leadership to develop and distribute internal and external communications for the program with all outlets (social media, print and television news; stakeholders, etc.).
• Collaborate with data analysis staff to develop and maintain a report system for outcomes.
• Collaborate with Member and Provider Services staff to communicate member issues requiring interventions to appropriate internal departments and providers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA),Registered DentalHygienist (RDH), Degree in Dental Hygiene, ORequivalent combination of education and experience with on-the-job training (OJT) sponsored by a Dentist.
• Any license must be currently registered with the State and in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience in the dental insurance industry or dental office.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bilingual with ability to read, write and speak non-English language fluently.
• Ability to pass credentialing by LIBERTY Dental Plan.
• Project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Recent and related outreach experience working with providers and members, OR government program managed care product experience.
• Recent and related experience working with HEDIS measures, preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance with minimum liability of $100,000 of coverage.

LOCATION:

Our employees are distributed in office locations in multiple markets across the United States. We are unable to hire or allow employees to work outside of the United States.

COMPENSATION:

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the annual base salary for this position is $69,500 – $90,000 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at LIBERTY, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any, final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

WHAT LIBERTY OFFERS:

Happy, healthy employees enhance our ability to assist our members and contribute more actively to their society. That’s why LIBERTY offers competitive and attractive benefit packages for their employees. We strive to care for employees in positive ways that promotes wellness and productive employees.

LIBERTYDental Plan commits to maintaining a work environment that acknowledges all individuals within the workplace and will continue to engage in practices that are inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to have every person within the organization have a sense of belonging while encouraging individuals to unleash their full potential. LIBERTY will leverage diverse perspectives in building high performance teams and organizational culture.

LIBERTYwill continue to strengthen and develop external partnerships by providing equitable health care access and improving population health in the communities we serve.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment, recruitment, promotions, and transfers, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Sponsorship and Relocation Specifications:

LIBERTY Dental Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer / VETS / Disabled.

No relocation assistance or sponsorship available at this time.

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