HHHN Mission

　　To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities.

　　HHHN Vision

　　To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships

　　Proposed Schedule: Up to 19.75 hours per week. The hours will vary between 7am-5pm

　　Position Summary:

　　The Mobile Oral Health Clinical Dental Hygienist is responsible for promoting and participating in all activities related to the planning, implementation and evaluation of a preventive, educational and therapeutic mobile oral health program throughout the HHHN service area, as well as the delivery of dental hygiene services in schools and other community settings.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

　　Conduct patient assessment, prophylaxis, apply sealants, fluoride treatments and other clinical dental hygiene services as necessary, according to the NYS Statute and Regulations, Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics, Policies and Procedures of HHHN and the Mobile Oral Health Services Program

　　Participate in oral health activities conducted by the organization

　　Act as a resource and educator to dental hygienists, nurses, school teachers and other professionals, community leaders, parents and children in areas surrounding oral health as part of total health including but not limited to nutrition, tobacco cessation, anticipatory guidance, risk assessment and oral hygiene

　　Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and competence

　　Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:

　　Bachelor degree in Dental Hygiene, Health Education or Business Management preferred

　　An Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene and three years clinical experience may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor degree

　　NYS License in Dental Hygiene required

　　Current CPR-AED BLS Provider certification required

　　Minimum of three years clinical experience as a dental hygienist

　　Must have a valid driver license and be able to travel throughout the Network

　　Must possess reliable transportation to designated work sites and be willing to flex work schedule as needed (i.e., possible evening/weekend special program events

　　Must be able to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without day-to-day supervision

　　Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Thorough knowledge of terminology related to Public Health

　　Knowledge of personal computer and various software packages

　　Must be able to plan and organize a wide range of functional resources

　　Must be able to define and develop internal and external relationships

　　Must be able to coordinate functional activities to achieve the overall mission and goals of the organization

　　Enthusiastically support the Mission, Vision and Core Values

　　Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

　　The pay rate for this position is $45.00/hour