Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner

Geisinger•Work from home (Pennsylvania), PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a Dental Hygienist or otherwise known as "Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner" provides dental care through government sponsored programs including Medicaid and CHIP. The program is focused to aid in serving the oral healthcare needs for the underserved population, with emphasis on children. Although this role is noted as WFH doing telephonic outreach and closing care gaps over the phone. The expected travel will be occasional for an event and outreach support. Locations include but are not limited to: Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks, Schyukill & Northumberland.

Requirements

High school diploma
5 years of related work experience
Licensed Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner - PA State Board of Dentistry (please attach license copy to application)
Licensed Dental Hygienist - PA State Board of Dentistry (please attach license copy to application)
Communication
Customer Service
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Applies protective topical agents, sealants and fluoride and related procedures within the scope of practice for a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner.
Assesses dental condition and needs of member using patient screening procedures including medical history and medications.
Contacts parents and guardians via telephonic outreach to provide oral health educational and counseling.
Develops dental health program and strategy in conjunction with Quality Improvement, Medical Management staff and Dental Benefit Vendor within the various areas identified as having gaps in coverage.
Develop outreach strategy.
Maintain records of all outreach and communications.
Provide education material and effective outreach to identify eligible members as well as work with private practice pediatricians, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics, or schools to promote oral health care and overall wellness.
Refers members for follow up with a dentist for an annual dental exam and assists member to obtain an appointment with a local dentist.
Work with local agencies such as WIC, head start, nurseries, pre-schools, and child care programs and other agencies in the target areas to identify parents and programs for offering education, enrollment and treatment opportunities; provide comprehensive age appropriate education programs related to all aspects of good dental care; work with the community navigators to identify schools and agencies to recruit for our education and enrollment treatment programs.
Schedules for and attend community-based events.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.