Community Health Worker / Oral Health Assistant — African American Specialist

Job overview

The Community Health Worker / Oral Health Assistant — African American Specialist is an onsite role in Minneapolis, MN, paying $21.50–$24 per hour. The role supports Ready, Set, Smile's school-based oral health program and its work to address barriers to oral health equity in the Twin Cities. The worker assists with school dental clinics, oral health education, and community outreach, serving as a liaison among assigned schools, families, and care teams. The role helps coordinate services, provide education and fluoride treatment, and support enrollment, data collection, and referrals.

What you'll do

• Prepare and set up school clinic supplies and equipment
• assist dental providers and record treatment notes
• support insurance submissions and instrument sterilization
• provide fluoride treatment to high-risk children
• teach oral health curriculum
• liaise with assigned schools and build relationships with school staff and families
• attend school events and facilitate parent groups
• provide referrals as directed
• track data and attend training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community health worker

oral health assistant

african american community

minneapolis mn

$21.50–$24/hr

school-based dental clinics

oral health education

community outreach

fluoride treatment

monday–friday

32–40 hours

tuition assistance

dental workforce training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and matching
• dental and health insurance
• paid time off
• training and development
• tuition assistance up to $6,000 per year for eligible dental workforce training.

Why this role

Requires relationships and experience in the African American community in the Twin Cities; 32–40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, mostly between 7:45 a.m. and 5 p.m.; tuition support up to $6,000 annually for dental workforce training.

About the employer

Ready, Set, Smile PA is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.