Dental Hygienist - Oral Health Educator

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc.; New Hanover Township, New Egypt, Atlantic City (NJ, NJ, NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. seeks a part-time dental hygienist to implement oral health education programs in high-need schools across New Jersey. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, organized, and capable of working independently while conducting educational programs that improve children's oral health.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for promoting children’s oral health.
• Experience providing oral health education in school or community settings.
• Ability to travel and lift 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and oral health education programs in schools.
• Coordinate activities and supply distribution with schools.
• Provide updates and reports to the Regional Oral Health Coordinator.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Independence

Public speaking

Dental health education

Job description

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. Children's Oral Health Program is seeking a part-time (12 hrs./week – two 6-hour days) dental hygienist to implement oral health education programs in Atlantic, Cape May, Burlington, and Ocean Counties.

The goal of the program is to improve the oral health status of New Jersey school children, specifically targeting high-need/high-risk schools in identified counties. This position reports to the Regional Oral Health Coordinator.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct outreach and oral health education programs in identified high-risk schools
• Coordinate program activities/special initiatives and supply distribution with participating schools
• Provide regular progress updates and program reports to the Regional Oral Health Coordinator

Experience and Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Enthusiasm for promoting children’s oral health
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); public speaking
• Experience providing oral health education in school or community-based settings

Reliable transportation is necessary. The candidate will travel to schools and community organizations to conduct education programs and distribute supplies. Attendance at 2 statewide meetings per year is required. The candidate must be able to lift 30 lbs. Dental hygienists with volunteer experience are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will be asked to present a brief tooth brushing demonstration for school-aged children as part of the interview process.

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For over 30 years, SJFMC has provided primary healthcare services to local communities, including residents and migrant seasonal farmworkers. With eight centers across Atlantic, Salem, and Burlington counties, we are the region’s premier source for high-quality healthcare that reduces barriers to meet community needs.

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