COMMUNITY DENTIST

Position Title: KinderSmile Oral Health Program Coordinator

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Classification: Full-time, exempt

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Direct Reports: None

Location: Onsite in the Bloomfield Dental Home and offsite at community venues in and around Bloomfield, Newark and Trenton

About KinderSmile Foundation

KinderSmile Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization promoting Public Health Dentistry in the State of New Jersey. The Organization is dedicated to providing underserved children and their families with comprehensive dental care and education on the importance of dental hygiene. Established in 2007, the Foundation's mission is to ensure every child has access to a dentist and to eradicate preventable dental diseases, which disproportionately affect economically disadvantaged children.

KinderSmile Foundation operates three Dental Homes in Bloomfield, Newark, and Trenton, New Jersey, serving patients regardless of their insurance status. The Foundation's staff and volunteers are committed to delivering the highest level of care and respect to everyone who walks through their doors. By offering community-based oral health education, dental care, and support for current and future healthcare professionals, KinderSmile Foundation works tirelessly towards a future free of dental diseases for all children.

KinderSmile Oral Health Program (KSOHP) is the flagship program of KinderSmile Foundation. With values of education, intervention and prevention as methods to combat oral health care inequity, KSOHP increases access to dental care for underserved children, regardless of insurance status, by bringing dental care to schools and community centers at no cost to caretakers. In-school visits include oral health education, nutritional counseling, dental exams, Caries Risk Assessment, dental prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and the application of posterior Silver Diamine Fluoride for caries arrest on existing decay, and prevention on healthy dentition. KSOHP crucially links children to a permanent barrier-free Dental Home at KinderSmile Community Oral Health Centers (KSCOHC) in Bloomfield, Newark, or Trenton.

Position Summary

This is a full-time, exempt position working 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday. A valid NJ Dentist license, malpractice liability insurance, and BLS or CPR certification are required..

The KinderSmile Oral Health Program (KSOHP) Coordinator will be a self-starter who is punctual, reliable, and successful at working independently. This position requires excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. This role is responsible for establishing the calendar and schedule of offsite visits to schools, preschools, and community venues, while balancing the full scope of responsibilities—including offsite dental care, community partner engagement meetings, and administrative tasks.

The KSOHP Coordinator is committed to Public Health Dentistry and to our mission of providing underserved children, perinatal women, and their families with comprehensive dental care and oral health education. The Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to engage with the community to improve access to oral health education and preventive care for at-risk children and families in marginalized communities in Greater Newark and Greater Trenton, NJ. The KSOHP Coordinator’s efforts, initiatives, activities, and programming will strengthen the capacity of the KinderSmile Oral Health Program and serve as a vital component in supporting the Organization’s growth.

The KSOHP Coordinator will support the program’s fiduciary goals by leveraging existing contacts, growing partnerships, expanding networks, making use of strategic scheduling, attending offsite visits, submitting grants, and securing in-kind support through Give Back a Smile volunteer provider services and donated clinical supplies. Publication opportunities of KSOHP data aggregation will raise awareness of KinderSmile Foundation as a primary oral health organization on a state and national level.

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000-$145,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location

The KSOHP Coordinator will work on-site in the Bloomfield Dental Home; and off-site at preschools, schools and community centers, in and around Bloomfield, Newark, Trenton

Position Details

This is a full-time, exempt position:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday.

Please note that off-site visits require flexibility as some may begin earlier than 9am. School visits may follow school day hours.

Who You Are:

You are a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Dentist who is dedicated to improving the oral health of underserved children and their families. Your expertise in providing quality dental care, coupled with your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enables you to educate and provide comprehensive dental services to our patients both on-site and off-site.

You are committed to our mission of eradicating preventable dental diseases and ensuring every child has access to a dentist. With a strong focus on prevention, education, and patient-centered care, you strive to make a lasting impact on the oral health and overall well-being of the communities we serve.

As a team player, you collaborate with our dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other staff members to create a welcoming, supportive, and professional environment for our patients. Your passion for community dentistry, oral health care and a desire to make a difference drives you to excel in your role.

What You’ll Do:

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

1. Demonstrate excellent fine motor skills and manual dexterity to perform precise, delicate care with applicable dental tools and instruments.

2. Provide dental services at various onsite and offsite locations as many as five days per week.

3. Travel between offsite locations.

4. Willingness to work extended hours when needed to support the needs of KinderSmile Foundation.

General

• Treat all KinderSmile Oral Health Program (KSOHP) participants with respect, dignity, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Abide by all applicable KinderSmile Foundation protocols including those for OSHA, HIPAA, and Medical Emergencies
• Provide direct supervision to the KSOHP Administrative Coordinator, including their daily, weekly, and monthly assignments, and their performance reviews.

KSOHP Set-Up and Overview

• Review all KinderSmile Oral Health Program processes and supplies with KSOHP Administrative Coordinator
• Meet with KinderSmile Foundation leadership, key personnel, clinical and support staff, and with local stakeholders
• Review KSOHP promotional materials and programmatic enrollment materials to obtain a better understanding of the program.
• Forge new community partnerships and MOUs with schools and community centers, and maintain updated MOUs with current partners. Maintain the database of community partners applicable to KSOHP.
• Follow KSOHP SOP and update, annually or as needed, with any programmatic changes approved by management.
• Maintain KSOHP community partner lists and various data collections on Google Sheet spreadsheets, Monday.com Collaborative workspace, and NESS system
• Seek Sponsored Alliances following KSF’s standard format
• Create and maintain a calendar of biannual visits, striving for a fall time program to contribute to program sustainability
• Ensure coverage of providers and support staff (GBAS providers, KSOHP Coordinator, CSLP volunteers, and KSOHP Administrative Coordinator as a backup DA) - coordinate scheduling with CSLP/GBAS Coordinator

Community Engagement

• Expand KinderSmile Foundation’s networks of community partnerships, affiliates, and stakeholders through community activities, outreach, and advocacy.
• Arrange, schedule and implement:
• Off-site visits: Deliver oral health education and preventive care to children in Greater Newark and Greater Trenton, and/or schedule other dental providers for the scheduled visits.
• Tabling events, Health Fairs, Career Fairs, HOSA events.
• Implement educational sessions for school nurses.
• Conduct professional development meetings and program promotion meetings for school nurses or leadership
• Garner an oral health champion in each school site in order to increase promotion and participation
• Organize or participate in stakeholder meetings (Zoom or in person) with state and managed care organizations and oral health coalitions.
• Conduct community outreach and events with affiliates and stakeholders
• Use meetings and community engagement opportunities to increase the recognition of KinderSmile Foundation, and raise awareness of oral health as the gateway to total health and wellbeing, and the importance of medical-dental integration

Patient Care

• Follow insurance eligibility pre-visit protocols outlined in the KSOHP SOP
• Prepare and follow a plan of action for ensuring supplies are inventoried and tracked for all offsite visits, in coordination with KSOHP Administrative Coordinator
• Clinical findings are charted in detail, following a given standardization protocol
• At KSOHP offsite visits, evaluate and provide (and/or facilitate the evaluation and provision of) care to children with appropriate dental treatment including Nutritional counseling, Dental exams. Caries Risk Assessment, Dental prophylaxis, Fluoride treatments, SDF or other noninvasive treatment modalities , Sealants when appropriate.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Maintain thorough and up-to-date data collection and entry in KSOHP spreadsheets for use in grant and Foundation reporting, scheduling children from offsite visits for comprehensive continuity of dental care, analyzing and reporting on program effectiveness, and to seek seek dental public health publication opportunities/
• Maintain a clear database and calendar of all community partnerships and engagements

Program Administration

• Follow, continue to update, and implement a KSOHP SOP Manual
• Include consent forms and MOUs, inclusive of non-surgical treatment modalities such as posterior SDF and ensure compliance with existing and new MOUs when scheduling biannual visits
• Ensure compliance and receipt of payments for Sponsored Alliances prior to scheduling biannual or annual visits
• Seek grant opportunities to support any and all aspects of KSOHP reaching a goal of one grant per quarter
• Prepare monthly KSOHP reports

QUALIFICATIONS

The following are the minimum qualifications needed to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Education

• Graduation from a licensed Dental School.

Credentials

• Valid NJ Dentist license.
• Current malpractice liability insurance.
• Current BLS or CPR certification.
• Valid DEA and CDS licenses (may be waived).

Experience

• Previous experience in a dental office working with pediatric patients.
• Technical Proficiency
• Familiarity with dental software and electronic health records.

Other Critical Skills

• Organized
• Punctual, and reliable
• Likes working with children
• Effective communication skills, oral and written
• Reliable transportation

Special Working Conditions

• Variable Schedule: the role may require working in different locations on various days of the week, depending on the scheduling of offsite visits, meetings, and community activities.
• Exposure to Dental Environment: the KSOHP Coordinator may be in close physical proximity or contact with patients when providing dental care
• COVID-19 and Universal Precautions: the employee is responsible for the appropriate use and handling of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Multitasking: the role involves managing multiple projects, assignments, activities, and tasks simultaneously

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for the KSOHP Coordinator typically include the ability to stand or sit for extended periods. When treating dental patients (offsite or onsite), the KSOHP Coordinator must possess fine motor skills and manual dexterity to perform precise, delicate tasks while using various dental tools and instruments. They may also need to bend, reach, and twist in order to access different areas of a patient's mouth, requiring good flexibility and overall physical fitness. Good vision and hand eye coordination are essential for performing accurate and effective dental treatments.

Join Our Team Today!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of underserved children and their families by providing exceptional dental care and education? If you're passionate about oral health and want to be part of an organization that truly changes lives, we want to hear from you!

Take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career with KinderSmile Foundation by applying now!

Don't miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to creating healthier and brighter smiles for children in need. Apply today and help us transform the future of oral health for underserved communities!

Note:

KinderSmile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Dental Provider: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NJ Dental License (Required)

Work Location: In person