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Dental Direct Services Hygienist
Position Title: Dental Direct Services Hygienist
Direct Supervisor: I-Smile Coordinator
Supervisory duties: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Primary Function: Under general supervision, the Dental Direct Services Hygienist provides direct dental services to eligible clients in a variety of community, school, childcare, and clinic settings throughout the service area. They connect clients and community members to oral health care providers. This position is grant-funded.
Qualifications:
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH); AND one (1) year of clinical experience in private practice, schools, hospitals, or community/public health settings required. Experience with pediatric population preferred.
Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Records maintenance and retention policies, procedures, and practices.
Community health resources and services.
Dental hygiene practices.
Dental equipment operation and maintenance.
Abuse identification and mandatory reporting to appropriate entities.
Medicaid program, including components of Iowa’s Periodicity schedule.
Knowledge of community resources helpful
Valid Driver’s license required. If use of personal vehicle, proof of insurance must be provided.
PC literate to include Microsoft office and database systems
Certification in CPR/1st Aid/AED
Essential Functions:
Interacting tactfully and professionally with Firefly team members, outside agencies, and the public.
Evaluating dental health concerns.
Reading, interpreting, and following protocols and standard operating procedures.
Gathering and analyzing data.
Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Operating a computer and including standard software and some specialized software.
Typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.
Working efficiently independently and in a team.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing, including sharing complex information using plain, non-technical language with clients.
Provide services to diverse communities and families. Respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those with differing cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities.
Maintain confidentiality of all families and team members.
Meet all documentation and productivity standards ensuring data entry and billing paperwork is entered in a timely manner
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be required to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work environment for this position can be varied, including time spent in the office, in a car, or on-site, which may include the Mobile Wellness Unit or a screening area set up in a school or community center. Work is performed in Cass, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties at various locations.
May be exposed to potential physical harm and infectious diseases when working with clients.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Firefly is an equal opportunity employer.
Firefly complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. In all hiring and employment practices, Firefly makes every effort to ensure that it doesn’t discriminate against employees and applicants. This policy addresses Firefly’s commitment to providing equal opportunity employment for all employees and applicants and to promoting diversity in the workplace.
We respect our employees and empower them to address the needs of our diverse community and team. We hire mission-driven people from diverse backgrounds who are interested in doing meaningful teamwork. We are committed to growing and respecting a culture of inclusiveness and diversity.
