Per Diem Mobile Health Dental Hygienist
About The Position
Per Diem Mobile Health Dental Hygienist needed for Community Health Service, Inc. (CHSI) in Willmar, MN. 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. This is a per diem position with a flexible schedule based on mobile health operations and community need. Work is performed exclusively in mobile unit and community-based settings. Hours may include daytime mobile clinic coverage, outreach activities, and occasional evening, after-hours, and weekend events as needed.
Requirements
- Valid Dental Hygienist License and 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
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
