Per Diem Mobile Health Dental Hygienist
About The Position
Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI) is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to underserved populations. Initially serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families, CHSI has expanded its services to include mental and physical healthcare for all individuals in the community. Services are offered on an affordable sliding fee scale for those who are underinsured or uninsured, and CHSI also accepts ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. The organization currently operates four nurse-managed clinics and two victim advocacy program centers.
Requirements
- Valid Dental Hygienist License
- Minimum of an associate degree in Dental Hygiene
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of all company policies and rules
Nice To Haves
- Versed in Eagle Soft is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates in mobile health missions and community-based outreach activities on an as-needed basis to support the communities served by Community Health Service Inc.
- Provides high-quality patient care and exceptional customer service while delivering dental hygiene services in mobile and community-based settings.
- Take radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment
- Supports efficient patient flow during mobile clinic operations while remaining flexible to accommodate community outreach schedules and patient needs.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, health, disease as well as procedures and services; establish/communicate continued care.
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth such as fluorides and sealants
- Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart.
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
- Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws: Screen for Oral Cancer, Take and record patients' blood pressure accurately, Take alginate impressions and fabricate whitening trays
- Maintain accurate and legible notes in patients' charts
- Assist with other office duties as requested or needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
