UNIV - Dental Hygienist - Community Oral Health Integration Navigator, Catawba County; R
UNIV - Dental Hygienist - Community Oral Health Integration Navigator, Catawba County (Travel Required) - College of Dental Medicine
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Job Description Summary
The Center for Rural Oral Health Research & Community Engagement's Community Oral Health Integration Navigator (COIN) will be based in MUSC Catawba Regional Health Network serving the counties of Lancaster, Chester, and Fairfield. The COIN will deliver preventive dental hygiene services under public health supervision by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH). Prevention services authorized under public health supervision include oral health screenings, education, fluoride applications, sealants (for children), prophylaxis, and referral management.
Additionally, the COIN will work with MUSC primary care teams in rural health clinic settings, delivering preventive services. The positions will also work facilitate referrals to dental services, and provide support and coaching on integrating oral health practices to deliver oral health interprofessional care such as risk assessments and fluoride varnish applications. The role also entails development and participation in community-based outreach initiatives such as health fairs, screening events, and other health promotion activities to promote oral health awareness and access to care.
The position will be responsible for developing and continuously strengthening professional partnerships with local referral partners and project partners.
Job Description Summary
The Center for Rural Oral Health Research & Community Engagement's Community Oral Health Integration Navigator (COIN) will be based in MUSC Catawba Regional Health Network serving the counties of Lancaster, Chester, and Fairfield. The COIN will deliver preventive dental hygiene services under public health supervision by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH). Prevention services authorized under public health supervision include oral health screenings, education, fluoride applications, sealants (for children), prophylaxis, and referral management.
Additionally, the COIN will work with MUSC primary care teams in rural health clinic settings, delivering preventive services. The positions will also work facilitate referrals to dental services, and provide support and coaching on integrating oral health practices to deliver oral health interprofessional care such as risk assessments and fluoride varnish applications. The role also entails development and participation in community-based outreach initiatives such as health fairs, screening events, and other health promotion activities to promote oral health awareness and access to care.
The position will be responsible for developing and continuously strengthening professional partnerships with local referral partners and project partners.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC003861 CDM Biomedical Research
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-06
Pay Range
47,588.
- 88,047.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Description :
- 25% Provide preventive hygiene services, under public health supervision, including oral health screening, education, fluoride applications, sealants, prophylaxis, and referral management with dental practices for treatment care.
- 20% Provide care coordination services, identifying patient needs, and reviewing patient health history.
- 15% Provide support and coaching for primary care teams and public health program teams on what they can do within their scopes of practices to deliver oral health interprofessional care such as risk assessments and fluoride varnish applications.
- 10% Develop and continue to strengthen professional relationships and partnerships with local referral partners and project partners.
- 10% Participate in quality improvement activities that facilitate the adoption of oral health interprofessional care in primary care practices and other public health settings, including but not limited to data collection, analyzing data and information, and coordinating team meetings.
- 10% Develop/or participate in community-based outreach initiatives such as health fairs, screening events, and other health promotion activities as needed.
- 10% Performs administrative duties including but not limited to managing supplies and inventory, progress reporting on grants, participating in academic and…
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