Dental Hygienist

Hemophilia Outreach • Green Bay, WI

50d • Onsite

About The Position

The dental hygienist is responsible for providing oral health education to patients by assessing dental needs and reviewing past dental history, while tailoring information to the specific needs of the bleeding disorder community. The dental hygienist also assists patients in accessing dental care, particularly those who are in need and do not have a dental provider. The Hemophilia Outreach Center is a family-oriented organization committed to providing the highest quality, comprehensive medical care and advocacy for individuals with a bleeding disorder. We create educational programs and outreach initiatives that enrich the lives of our patients and their caregivers. Our employees have the unique experience of building lasting relationships with our patients and their families. We pride ourselves on exemplary service by never compromising care, providing a comprehensive care model, consistently improving access to care, and encouraging continuous staff development through leadership excellence and focused expertise and knowledge. Our positive culture provides a healthy balance and unique opportunity to excel professionally while also being encouraged to achieve personal goals. Our culture believes in open communication, continuous improvement, and healthy boundaries.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.
• Licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 5 years of dental hygienist experience required.
• Provide exceptional care for our patients while recognizing the value of teamwork.
• All team members are expected to focus on patients’ needs, interact with others in a friendly manner, communicate in a positive and professional way, use time effectively and efficiently, and demonstrate an overall high level of performance.
• Education of patients and the public on dental health and wellness is a priority.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care for individuals with bleeding disorders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximum program effectiveness and patient benefit.
• Ability to communicate with members of the dental community to help patients access care, particularly those without a current dental provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations and follow-up care for patients with bleeding disorders based on oral assessments and past history.
• Assist patients in accessing dental care when needed.
• Attend comprehensive care clinics, including pre- and post-staffing sessions.
• Annual cooperative preventive dental clinic with NWTC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree