Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner - Monroe Mobile Clinic

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Provides community oral health education and public health interventions/activities and to provide direct care to patients of Star Community Health as part of Dental Service Encounters for the purpose of prevention, assessment, and/or treatment of dental problems.

Requirements

Bachelors in Dental Hygiene preferred.
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner certificate is required.
Dental x-ray certification in the state of Pennsylvania and evidence of current professional liability insurance that meets or exceeds requirements set forth by the State Board of Dentistry for PHDHPs in Pennsylvania
Three years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.

Responsibilities

Provide full range of dental care services to Star Community Health's dental patients at the highest level of PHDHP certification in accordance with 49 Pa. Code § 33.205b
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated
Performs the day to day operations of the Rural Health Dental Clinic including directing front desk assistants, scheduling, claim/charge entry, and ensures quality and regulatory compliance
Perform x-ray, equipment maintenance, sterile processing and other clinical processes necessary for the operation of the Rural Health Dental Clinic
Attends mandated hospital and departmental meetings and functions
Collaborates with Rural Health Clinic Medical Staff and Community Health Staff on public health initiatives
Maintains compliance with department policy regarding accurate and timely patient charting in the electronic medical records system
Assists Rural Health Clinic Dentist when they are present in the clinic providing care
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the network/entity as well as the proper release of information
Complies with network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements
Monitors and complies with all infection control and safety procedures
Offers suggestions to improve work methods or procedures.
Participates in Quality Improvement process