Dental Hygienist, Contract Service Specialist II (NCS) - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

5d•$40 - $51

About The Position

The incumbent in this role provides preventive, restorative, and periodontal dental care services to adult and pediatric patients, with a focus on improving access to oral healthcare for low-income, uninsured, and underserved populations. Supports the health department’s mission to reduce the prevalence of dental disease and untreated dental decay through high-quality clinical care, patient education, and preventive interventions. Participates in community outreach and oral health promotion activities to increase awareness of available services and advance community oral health outcomes. (BCHD Dental Clinics are eligible practice sites for consideration in Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program - https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/oralhealth/Pages/mdc-larp.aspx)

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or associate's degree (A.A.) in Dental Hygiene.
Certification from an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Two (2) years of clinical or private practice experience.
Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the fundamentals and techniques of dental hygiene.
Knowledge of dental terminology and charting.
Knowledge of the techniques for taking digital oral radiographs.
Knowledge of infection control practices in dental settings.
Ability to cooperatively interact with dentist and dental assistants.
Ability to prepare and maintain an electronic dental record.
Ability to communicate with patients of diverse cultural groups.

Responsibilities

Provides diagnostic, preventive, and periodontal dental hygiene services in accordance with established clinical standards and protocols.
Coordinates and supports continuity of patient care through effective communication and collaboration with dental and medical providers.
Delivers oral health education and preventive counseling to patients, community partners, and outreach program participants.
Provides preventive dental services and oral health education at designated off-site locations in compliance with the Public Health Dental Hygiene Act and applicable regulations.
Assists with the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Dental Quality Management Program, including activities related to the Ryan White Program.
Serves as a resource for patient referrals and facilitates access to available clinics services.
Contributes to the development, implementation, and revision of clinical and program protocols within the organization's scope of services.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, outreach activities, and quality improvement initiatives.