Dental Hygienist

Purpose of Position

The Dental Hygienist provides and executes oral health services (screenings, cleanings, sealants, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride, oral health education, etc.) through the school-based Clark County Seal-A-Smile program, in collaboration with a Public Health Nurse and another Dental Hygienist. The Dental Hygienist is responsible for direct patient care using portable dental equipment. Day-to-day activities vary based on program needs. The Clark County Health Department maintains a State of WI Department of Safety & Professional Services mobile dentistry program license.

This position will be approximately 10-20 hours per week.

• Provide oral health expertise and leadership and ensure the delivery of related services are evidence-based and/or best practices
• Ensure compliance with relevant practice guidelines, state contracts, and federal and state law regulations
• Develop and recommend policy and programmatic options related to oral health services
• Ensure policies and procedures are current
• Collaborate with schools, dental providers, and others to ensure effective program operations and follow-up care
• Collaborate and assure the quality of oral health services with any oral health staff
• Order and maintain program materials, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Document provision of oral health services on a regular and timely basis
• Display integrity and comply with HIPAA regulations in all aspects of work
• Establish and maintain a courteous, cooperative, and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors, and public officials
• Assist Health Department staff with fiscal and operational management of the Clark County Seal-A-Smile program and Community Oral Health program
• Promote and facilitate the incorporation of departmental core values and strategic initiatives into daily service delivery work
• Use cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and cost-utility analyses in programmatic decision making
• Participate in improving agency performance, processes, programs, and interventions through continuous quality improvement
• Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as assigned
• Participate in annual respirator fit testing
• Work to support the mission of the department and adhere to the core values as described in the most current agency strategic plan
• Responsible to know all county policies and procedures
• Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner
• Assume responsibility for seeking continuing education to maintain and improve dental skills and expertise
• Support the operational needs of the Health Department, as assigned

Required

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in dental hygiene
• Current license to practice as a registered dental hygienist in the State of Wisconsin
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, as well as a licensed and insured automobile, or other means of reliable transportation
• Must pass all required background investigations
• Current CPR certification or ability to become CPR certified

Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene or in a field related to public health
• Three years professional experience as a dental hygienist
• Spanish bilingual proficiency