Per Diem Mobile Health Dental Hygienist

Community Health Service•Willmar, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI), our mission is to provide high quality health care to the overlooked and underserved. Sound rewarding? You bet it is! If you are looking for more than just a "job" and want to invest your time making an impact on the lives of others, this is your chance to join our CHSI team! CHSI is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 to serve the health needs of migrant & seasonal farm workers and their family members. Today, CHSI has expanded its services and provides mental & physical healthcare to all individuals in our communities. Our services are provided on a more affordable sliding fee scale to those who are underinsured or uninsured. We also accept ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. We currently operate 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