Hygienist- KOHA Program Coordinator

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 

  • 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
  • Inform schools, community based organizations, local dentists and families of the program and provide information that can be disseminated
  • Offer and conduct oral health assessments at scheduled times at various school and community-based locations
  • Ensure that all oral assessments are performed adhere to all applicable safety and infection control standards
  • Manage assessment data input, collection and analysis (daily, monthly, and annual assessment statistics; feedback from community stakeholders; outreach/event activity data)
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly reports for review by supervisor and other staff, as necessary
  • Provide referral information concerning the availability and sources of treatment required to eliminate or mitigate any dental problems identified through the assessment
  • Assist in expanding referrals; develop and coordinate quarterly in-service trainings for staff and clinicians; and network with traditional and non-traditional community organizations
  • 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
  • Assist in ensuring project activities align with set strategy and budget
  • Track all project-related paperwork; ensure all needed promotional materials and supplies are current, properly documented and stored
  • Prepare “time-spent” summaries regarding KOHA tasks as requested by supervisor.
  • Other duties as assigned

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Must have the ability to work with Microsoft Office software and related software programs
  • Professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions
  • Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time
  • Exceptional human relation skills; maintaining an outgoing, friendly attitude at all times
  • Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to work unsupervised whenever necessary

  Job Specification 

  • Current Michigan RDH license
  • Local Anesthetic preferred
  • CPR and First Aid certified