Overview:
Hygeinist- KOHA Program Coordinator Kent County
Part-Time
Tuesday and Thursday 8am-4pm with flexibility for the other 4 hours
August through May 2026-2027 School Year
Starting at $40/hr.
Position Summary
When performing Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) program duties, the individual’s primary reporting relationship is to the Chief of Community & Government Affairs.
Assist in all aspects of KOHA program including development and implementation of detailed project plan with metrics.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
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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
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Inform schools, community based organizations, local dentists and families of the program and provide information that can be disseminated
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Offer and conduct oral health assessments at scheduled times at various school and community-based locations
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Ensure that all oral assessments are performed adhere to all applicable safety and infection control standards
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Manage assessment data input, collection and analysis (daily, monthly, and annual assessment statistics; feedback from community stakeholders; outreach/event activity data)
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Prepare monthly/quarterly reports for review by supervisor and other staff, as necessary
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Provide referral information concerning the availability and sources of treatment required to eliminate or mitigate any dental problems identified through the assessment
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Assist in expanding referrals; develop and coordinate quarterly in-service trainings for staff and clinicians; and network with traditional and non-traditional community organizations
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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
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Assist in ensuring project activities align with set strategy and budget
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Track all project-related paperwork; ensure all needed promotional materials and supplies are current, properly documented and stored
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Prepare “time-spent” summaries regarding KOHA tasks as requested by supervisor.
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Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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Must have the ability to work with Microsoft Office software and related software programs
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Professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions
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Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time
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Exceptional human relation skills; maintaining an outgoing, friendly attitude at all times
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Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
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Ability to work unsupervised whenever necessary
Job Specification
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Current Michigan RDH license
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Local Anesthetic preferred
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CPR and First Aid certified
