School Based Dental Hygienist (Per Diem)

Job Description

Job Description

HHHN Mission

To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities.

HHHN Vision

To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships

Proposed Schedule : Up to 19.75 hours per week. The hours will vary between 7am-5pm

Position Summary :

The Mobile Oral Health Clinical Dental Hygienist is responsible for promoting and participating in all activities related to the planning, implementation and evaluation of a preventive, educational and therapeutic mobile oral health program throughout the HHHN service area, as well as the delivery of dental hygiene services in schools and other community settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily :

• Conduct patient assessment, prophylaxis, apply sealants, fluoride treatments and other clinical dental hygiene services as necessary, according to the NYS Statute and Regulations, Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics, Policies and Procedures of HHHN and the Mobile Oral Health Services Program
• Participate in oral health activities conducted by the organization
• Act as a resource and educator to dental hygienists, nurses, school teachers and other professionals, community leaders, parents and children in areas surrounding oral health as part of total health including but not limited to nutrition, tobacco cessation, anticipatory guidance, risk assessment and oral hygiene
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and competence

Qualifications : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions :

The pay rate for this position is $45.90 / hour