Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs•South Bend, IN

77d•Hybrid

About The Position

Indiana Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in South Bend, IN and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school for a part-time position. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Requirements

Active RDH License
Working experience as a Dental Hygienist
CPR or BLS certification
Works well with children
Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment
Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel within the county
Ability to lift and carry equipment for set-up and take-down (up to 50 lbs)
Able to walk up flights of stairs on certain occasions, some schools may not have an elevator

Responsibilities

Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+)
Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
Daily travel to and from school sites