Registered Dental Hygienist

Oral Health Coordinator

Under general supervision, provides preventive oral health services in schools and outreach settings to ensure integration of I-Smile and I-Smile @ School strategies. Assists with oral health/primary care provider engagement to promote age 1 dental visits, Medicaid and Hawki enrollment, negotiate referral systems and reduce barriers to access oral health services.

Essential Duties:

• Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location to perform assigned tasks.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security regulations, I-Smile and MCH programs as set forth in the I-Smile Oral Health Coordinator Handbook, MCH Administrative Manual, and Rules governing Medicaid.
• Provides preventive oral health services in schools and outreach settings, including screenings, fluoride varnish, dental sealants, education, and (oral health) nutritional counseling.
• Completes documentation consistent with professional and oversight agency performance standards.
• Links children and families to needed oral health services.
• Conducts professional training to non-dental primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses) to complete oral screenings, fluoride varnish applications and education.
• Conducts training and development with Title V staff, paraprofessionals, and consumers.
• Assists with oral/primary care provider engagement to promote age 1 dental visits, Medicaid and Hawki enrollment, negotiate referral systems and reduce barriers to access oral health services.
• Coordinates implementation of the oral health school screening audit process.
• Participates in oral health quality improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's in Applied Science (AAS) degree or bachelor's degree from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Dental Hygienist issued by the State of Iowa.
• A minimum of one year of clinical practice experience in dental hygiene required.
• Must be able to obtain a public health supervision agreement upon hire.
• Knowledgeable in oral health practices, techniques, and ethics.
• Ability to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations, including HIPAA.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
• Must maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and deliver oral health education to varied audiences, by utilizing verbal, written and visual communication tools/resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, professional community, and co-workers.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications.
• Must be available for off-hour and/or weekend activities and overtime if needed.
• Must possess a valid Iowa Driver's License and be insurable under the County's guidelines. The position may require the occasional use of private vehicle for official business.

Special Requirements:

• Maintains required continuing education credits necessary to perform essential job functions.
• May require additional certification as necessary.

Supplemental Information:

• Work is performed primarily indoors and requires frequent communication/interaction with others.
• Position requires near vision and finger dexterity.
• Position requires frequent travel to different schools/worksites/provider locations; may encounter inclement weather conditions.

Black Hawk County provides a competitive benefit package to support health and well-being, and work/life balance:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS)
• Paid vacation days
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending for Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care
• Deferred Compensation Plan