Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Community Dental Consultant - Maternal, Child, and Adolescent provides direct services and connects pregnant and postpartum women, children, adolescents, and families to dental providers and resources. This position is grant funded.

Job Responsibilities

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develops community partnerships with dentists and dental staff, medical providers and medical staff, and other groups, organizations, and coalitions in the community to build infrastructure to provide services for maternal, child, and adolescent health population.

Participates in health planning and needs assessment activities to build program referral networks and determine project goals.

Provides care coordination services to clients; responds to inquiries regarding dental care services, information, and oral health requests; provides advice regarding oral health to organized groups and individuals throughout the community.

Provides direct services in the Scott County Health Department Clinic and outside locations as needed; provides dental screenings, oral health education, caries risk assessments, and fluoride varnish to clients; collects and analyzes data obtained from performed services.

Facilitates oral health education and instruction to healthcare providers including school nurses, medical providers, school aged children, and medical students; facilitates a dental health focused workgroup with community partners, participates in community health fairs and community events that target the maternal, child, and adolescent population.

Orders and maintains an inventory of all oral health and marketing supplies.

Develops, implements, and coordinates specific dental prevention, promotion, and education programs; participates in community outreach and health promotion activities.

Maintains documents and files; updates database information to document program activities and direct services.

Participates in department efforts related to accreditation/reaccreditation, performance management, quality improvement, and workforce development.

Demonstrates the ability to exemplify, by his/her actions, the County PRIDE philosophy.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Standards for Initial Consideration

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene; and one (1) year of clinical experience required.

Knowledge of:
Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Project management practices and methods.

Records maintenance and retention policies, procedures, and practices.

Community health resources and services.

Dental hygiene practices.

Oral health for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, children, and adolescents.

Public outreach methods and platforms.

Skill in:
Interacting tactfully and professionally with County staff, outside agencies, and the public.

Conducting dental health screenings.

Gathering and analyzing data.

Maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

The following is a summary of benefits provided to non-union County employees. Benefits for employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement may vary somewhat depending on specific contract provisions.

• Scott County Employment Benefits