Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner - Monroe Mobile Clinic

St. Luke's University Health Network

Monroe, Pennsylvania, US
Community oral health education
Public health interventions
Direct patient 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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborates with Rural Health Clinic Medical Staff and Community Health Staff on public health initiatives.

Matching Summary

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • community oral health education
  • public health interventions
  • direct patient care
  • prevention and treatment
  • infection control procedures

Nice-to-have

  • patient care excellence
  • team collaboration
  • quality improvement participation

Key Requirements

  • Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner certificate required
  • Bachelors in Dental Hygiene preferred
  • Dental x-ray certification Pennsylvania
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Three years of experience as a Dental Hygienist

Work Rights

Not specified

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