Public Health Dental Hygienist - Part-time
Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding. Public Health Dental Hygienist - Part-time Job Description Competencies: PHDH will provide preventative oral health services to those who are 0-18 years of age and eligible for IL Medicaid, those who are underinsured and/or those whose household income is not greater than 200% federal poverty level. PHDH will provide services in both school-based mobile setting as well as fixed site clinic location. PHDH must comply with policy guidelines and standing orders for all clinic sites. PHDH will provide the Standard Provision of Care. PHDH and supervising dentist will maintain a Supervision Agreement and comply with communication/consultation protocols. PHDH and supervising dentist will meet quarterly to discuss patient cases. Effective removal of plaque and calculus deposits as well as the ability to create diagnostic radiographs. Qualifications and Education Requirements: High School Diploma, AAS or BS in Dental Hygiene, Registered Dental Hygiene Illinois License, Public Health Dental Hygienist Certification, CPR Certification, Valid driver's license. Must have the PHDH certification within 90 days.
Responsibilities
Guidelines:
- Provide overall oral screening/assessment, oral health education, radiographs, intraoral photos, prophylaxis, placement of dental sealants, application of topical fluoride medicaments including Silver Diamine Fluoride, appropriately manage patient care, referral plans and efficiently documents services rendered.
- Assist with other job duties as assigned by supervisor, director or dentist, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, room turnover, sterilization, community events, promoting program, office tasks and assist with patient resources, referrals, transportation, etc. Hours: Business hours 7am-4:30pm, hours each day may flex Responsibilities Assist with other job duties as assigned by supervisor, director or dentist, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, room turnover, sterilization, community events, promoting program, office tasks and assist with patient resources, referrals, transportation, etc., Provide overall oral screening/assessment, oral health education, radiographs, intraoral photos, prophylaxis, placement of dental sealants, application of topical fluoride medicaments including Silver Diamine Fluoride, appropriately manage patient care, referral plans and efficiently documents services rendered.
Requirements
AS: Dental Hygiene (Required), High School (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association - American Heart Association, Driver's License - State of Illinois, Licensed Dental Hygienist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $30.56 - $47.37 Pay based on experience When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals. Apply Job! Apply to this Job