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You also have the option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself and eligible dependents for enhanced financial protection.\nAdditional Fringe Benefits\nThese benefits support your physical, mental, and financial well-being:\n Carrum Health: Available under certain plans, access top surgeons and cancer specialists for major procedures, including cancer care, orthopedic surgeries (knee, hip, shoulder, spine), heart surgery, and weight-loss surgery-with most services covered at no cost to you.\nLiveHealth Online: 24/7 virtual visits with doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and lactation consultants\nLivingWell Clinics: In-person or telehealth for annual exams, chronic care, labs, immunizations, and women’s health\n24/7 NurseLine & Substance Use Support: Get care guidance, provider referrals, and confidential substance use help\nTobaccoCessation: Free prescription and OTC aids, online or phone-based counseling programs\nDiabetes& Chronic Care: Personalized 24/7 coaching, education, and tracking tools through Lark and DSMES programs\nMaternity & Family Support: Digital tools, prenatal/postpartum guidance, lactation consulting, and newborn tracking.\nJoint & Musculoskeletal Care: Virtual therapy for back, knee, hip, neck, or shoulder pain via Hinge Health\nAcupuncture: Covered pilot program for eligible KEHP members at UK Healthcare\nBehavioral & Mental Health: Online therapy, psychiatry, and coaching through LiveHealth Online, RethinkCare, and Learn to Live\nCash Rewards & Wellness Incentives: Earn $25-$850. Wellness engagement can reduce premiums by nearly $500\nJob Summary\nThe Dental Assistant will provide preventive dental services and oral health education as part of the Floss and Gloss Program, serving school-based and community settings. This role supports the delivery of dental care, patient education, and program coordination to promote optimal oral health outcomes for the community.\n Examples of Work\nProvide preventive dental services under supervision of the Floss and Gloss Program.\nOperate within the structure of state dental practice acts.\nDeliver dental health education and promote oral health awareness.\nSupport patients in developing and achieving oral health goals.\nCoordinate patient care and follow-up under program instructions.\nAssist with navigation of healthcare and dental insurance systems.\nProvide appropriate clinical support and documentation.\nMonitor program delivery and outcomes.\nMaintain accurate and timely records (computer literacy required).\nParticipate in staff, community, and statewide workgroup meetings.\nAssist with community events such as Back-to-School fairs and Oral Health Education initiatives.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\n Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nAbility to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.\nSound judgment and sensitivity when assessing patient needs.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to confidentiality.\nEffective oral and written communication skills.\nProficient with computers and general office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, fax, interpreter phone).\nAbility to gather, analyze, and interpret data.\nCapable of working independently and managing multiple priorities.\nMinimu m Requirements\nHigh school diploma or equivalent (required).\nWillingness to obtain and maintain a Community Health Worker Certificate (required).\nPrior experience in community outreach, health promotion, or patient assistance within a health or social services setting (preferred).\nPay and Schedule\nThis is a 1500-hour baseline position that includes 60 unpaid contract days spread across the school year to align with the academic calendar and Floss and Gloss Program scheduling needs.\nFull-time benefits are provided.\nWork hours and scheduling may vary based on school calendars and schedule.\nThe starting wage is $19.00/hour, negotiable with experience, with a 5% pay increase after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.\n Ready to Make an Impact?\nJoin the Purchase District Health Department and play a vital role in improving oral health across our community. 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