UNIV - Dental Hygienist - Community Oral Health Integration Navigator, Orangeburg County (Travel Required) - College of Dental Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

23d•$52,800 - $89,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Rural Oral Health Research & Community Engagement's Community Oral Health Integration Navigator (COIN) will be based in the Charleston Regional Health Network counties of Orangeburg, Bamberg, Barnwell, and Calhoun Counties. The COIN will deliver preventive dental hygiene services under public health supervision by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH). Prevention services authorized under public health supervision include oral health screenings, education, fluoride applications, sealants (for children), prophylaxis, and referral management. Additionally, the COIN will work with MUSC primary care teams in rural health clinic settings, delivering preventive services. The positions will also work facilitate referrals to dental services, and provide support and coaching on integrating oral health practices to deliver oral health interprofessional care such as risk assessments and fluoride varnish applications. The role also entails development and participation in community-based outreach initiatives such as health fairs, screening events, and other health promotion activities to promote oral health awareness and access to care. The position will be responsible for developing and continuously strengthening professional partnerships with local referral partners and project partners.

Requirements

A high school diploma and three years experience or training within the specific work area.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional experience
Experience collaborating with health professionals and community partners to address oral health needs and expand access to care.
Active licensure by the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry
Certification in Basic Life Support
An associate degree in dental hygiene
Bachelor’s degree or relevant public health experience (e.g., work in community health centers)
An Associates degree in dental hygiene and licensure by the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry.
Certification in Radiation Safety, Certification to Monitor Nitrous Oxide, Certification to Administer Infiltration Anesthesia and Certification in Basic Life Support.
Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of modern oral hygiene and periodontal care.

Responsibilities

Provide preventive hygiene services, under public health supervision, including oral health screening, education, fluoride applications, sealants, prophylaxis, and referral management with dental practices for treatment care.
Provide care coordination services, identifying patient needs, and reviewing patient health history.
Provide support and coaching for primary care teams and public health program teams on what they can do within their scopes of practices to deliver oral health interprofessional care such as risk assessments and fluoride varnish applications.
Develop and continue to strengthen professional relationships and partnerships with local referral partners and project partners.
Participate in quality improvement activities that facilitate the adoption of oral health interprofessional care in primary care practices and other public health settings, including but not limited to data collection, analyzing data and information, and coordinating team meetings.
Develop/or participate in community-based outreach initiatives such as health fairs, screening events, and other health promotion activities as needed.
Performs administrative duties including but not limited to managing supplies and inventory, progress reporting on grants, participating in academic and continuing education training programs, and attending community meetings. Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards.