Community Dental Health Advocate - RDH
About The Position
LIBERTY Dental Plan is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to support community outreach throughout Brooklyn and Staten Island and help members improve oral health and access to care. The role serves as a community resource through dental wellness education, oral health screenings, and member outreach initiatives intended to improve oral health outcomes. The position combines field work, community engagement, and remote administrative responsibilities. Candidates must reside in or near Brooklyn, Staten Island, or the surrounding New York City metro area. Frequent travel to schools, community events, outreach locations, and stakeholder meetings may account for 50%–85% of work time. Flexible scheduling, including occasional evening and weekend events, is required. The role collaborates with Provider Relations, Member Services, Account Management, and Quality teams. LIBERTY Dental Plan describes itself as a mission-driven organization focused on improving oral health outcomes and expanding access to care. The position is remote with extensive community-based travel.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Dental Hygiene.
- Current Dental Hygiene license in good standing.
- At least two years of relevant dental healthcare, dental insurance, or dental office experience.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Valid driver's license and required insurance coverage.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Service-oriented mindset and passion for improving community health.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Comfort working independently and remotely.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
- Willingness to travel and participate in evening or weekend events as needed.
- Must reside in or near Brooklyn, Staten Island, or the surrounding New York City metro area.
- Must be able to work in the United States; the employer cannot hire or allow employees to work outside the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual language proficiency.
- Community outreach experience.
- Experience working with managed care or government-sponsored healthcare programs.
- HEDIS-related knowledge and experience.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
Responsibilities
- Educate members on oral health, preventive care, and available dental benefits.
- Perform oral health screenings at schools, health fairs, community events, and member-focused programs.
- Develop relationships with community organizations, providers, and local stakeholders.
- Support outreach initiatives that encourage members to access dental services.
- Provide oral hygiene education and member engagement through outreach activities and calls.
- Collaborate with Provider Relations, Member Services, Account Management, and Quality teams.
- Gather and report outreach data, screening results, and engagement metrics.
- Assist with communication and awareness campaigns that promote oral health and wellness.
- Ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive pay structure and savings options.
- 401(k) retirement benefits, including employer match, Roth IRA options, immediate vesting during the Safe Harbor period, and access to professional financial advice.
- Medical insurance with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage; the company subsidizes eligible dependents' coverage.
- 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Vision insurance with low-cost premiums.
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with options to purchase supplemental coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Wellness programs, including company-wide wellness challenges, BurnAlong memberships, and gym discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being.
- Vacation and sick leave, with the ability to roll over unused time.
- 10 paid company holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses.
- Remote or hybrid work options are available for various positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
