Dental Hygiene Manager

Howard Brown Health•Chicago, IL

1d•$85,420 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives. Why Join Us? * Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice. * Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment. * Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development. * Comprehensive benefits package. * Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Requirements

Associates (AA or AS) degree from an accredited institution of higher learning required.
Minimum five (5) years clinical dental hygiene experience required.
Terminally licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) in Dental Hygiene.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc., or a certificate from a recognized and approved program by leadership is required.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, including experience in mentoring and training dental hygiene staff.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Functional and proficient knowledge and practice of various models of integrated care.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of equity, inclusion, and diversity concepts, and that they are broader than just race, ethnicity, and gender.
Knowledge of health disparities, substance use, and domestic violence issues, especially within the LGBTQ community
Demonstrated self-awareness, in terms of understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege, and stereotypes
Ability to document effectively in an electronic health record environment
Ability to work affirmatively with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and HIV positive patients
Requires the ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
May require periodic travel; up to 30% locally.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in science or a related discipline is preferred.
At least one (1) year in a supervisory or managerial role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, and administers programs and services of the Dental Practice, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants.
Develops and enforces infection control protocols while consistently monitoring compliance with applicable regulations to uphold a safe and sanitary clinical environment.
Establishes work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
Provides guidance and consults with senior leadership and staff regarding potential sources of infectious diseases, while making informed decisions aimed at eliminating or reducing their impact on the organization.
Oversees the processes of surveillance, analysis, reporting, education, and consultation to ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards about infection prevention and control practices. Safeguards the confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state, and federal laws about medical records.
Collaborates with the dental team to carry out essential dental hygiene duties as needed, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Participates in all required team meetings and continuing education in-services.
Determines needs, orders, stores, and keeps inventory of supplies and equipment used in the clinic.
Adheres to and holds team accountable to Howard Brown Core Values and Customer Service expectations.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
BCBS Dental
BCBS Vision
3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
12 accrued sick days per year
10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses