Community Oral Health Promoter

Community Oral Health Promoter

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Community Oral Health Promoter, you will be a vital force in advancing oral health education and access within our diverse communities, specifically for children, families, and underserved populations. This grant-funded role involves collaborating with providers to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate oral health instruction, bridging gaps in care, and empowering individuals to adopt healthier oral habits.

Every day you will conduct engaging, age-appropriate oral health education sessions in community settings, thoroughly answering questions and addressing concerns with accurate and current health information. You will provide practical demonstrations, distribute health resource materials, and assist with curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of diverse community needs, exceptional problem-solving abilities, empathy, and resilience. Your dedication to empowering clients and removing barriers to care will be paramount.

• Assist providers with educating patients and parents in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
• Present age-appropriate education and resources to children, parents and caregivers in a thorough and concise manner that follows program protocol.
• Answer participants' questions and concerns with accurate and current health information.
• Provide evidence-based oral health education and services to Dignity Health Community Integration programs as requested.
• Assist staff as needed to complete scheduled clinics/educational sessions, including transportation of supplies, clinic set up and clean up.
• Attend and transport materials to educational sessions, health fairs and program events at various locations.

Required:

• High School Graduate/GED
• Experience working with underserved populations, diverse cultures and young children
• One to two (1-2) years health and/or dental background
• Arizona Driver's License
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand both English and Spanish
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred:

• Associates Other in science or in a health related field
• Experience working in a grant funded program
• Certified medical interpreter