I-Smile Silver Coordinator (Fort Dodge)

• Conduct outreach to adults and older adults who experience barriers to accessing dental care.
• Provide oral health education to individuals, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
• Educate individuals and community partners about the connection between oral health and overall health, including chronic disease, diabetes, nutrition, and quality of life.
• Participate in health fairs, community events, senior programs, clinics, educational presentations, and other outreach activities.
• Develop and distribute appropriate oral health education materials and resources.
• Promote preventive oral healthcare and the importance of routine dental visits.

• Assess clients’ oral health needs and identify barriers to obtaining dental care.
• Assist clients in locating appropriate dental providers and navigating dental and healthcare systems.
• Develop and maintain a local network of dental providers and referral resources.
• Help clients identify available resources, including insurance, Medicaid, payment assistance, transportation, and other supportive services.
• Coordinate referrals among clients, dental providers, medical providers, and community resources.
• Follow up with clients regarding referrals, services received, and unresolved barriers to care.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation of referrals, client contacts, services, and outcomes.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local dentists, dental offices, medical providers, and healthcare organizations.
• Develop partnerships with hospitals, pharmacies, senior centers, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, social service agencies, food pantries, faith-based organizations, and other community partners.
• Conduct outreach to dental and medical practices to increase awareness of I-Smile Silver services and available referral resources.
• Educate community partners about oral health resources, services, and referral processes.
• Participate in community coalitions and initiatives addressing health disparities, oral health, and access to care.

• Participate in community health assessments and health improvement planning related to oral health.
• Identify gaps, barriers, and disparities in local oral health services and access to care.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve access to preventive and restorative dental services.
• Use community and program data to identify populations experiencing oral health disparities and opportunities for intervention.
• Participate in quality improvement and program evaluation activities.
• Promote oral health as an essential component of overall health and public health.
• Support population-based oral health initiatives consistent with Iowa HHS and I-Smile Silver program requirements.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client and program records.
• Complete required Iowa HHS and I-Smile Silver documentation and reports.
• Track referrals, outreach activities, community contacts, services, and program outcomes.
• Monitor progress toward established program goals and performance measures.
• Participate in required I-Smile Silver trainings, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of oral health resources, public health practices, and available community services.
• Participate in staff meetings, community planning activities, and other Health Department initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Dental Hygiene or higher.
• Current Iowa Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
• Experience working with the public and community-based organizations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary public health team.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of client and program information.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area, including Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster, and Wright counties.

• Experience in public health, healthcare, dental health, care coordination, case management, or community outreach.
• Experience working with older adults, underserved populations, or individuals experiencing barriers to care.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, dental insurance, and community assistance programs.
• Experience developing and maintaining community partnerships.
• Experience providing health education and conducting community outreach.
• Knowledge of Iowa public health programs, services, and resources.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect when working with clients and community partners.
• Cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective care coordination and referral skills.
• Strong community engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Sound problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to assist individuals experiencing financial, transportation, healthcare, and other barriers to accessing services.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with the public health team.
• Commitment to improving access to oral healthcare and reducing health disparities.

Compensation details: 25-45 Hourly Wage

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