Public Health Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $24.19 - $30.00

This position will work to complete the strategicobjectivesof the department. Key strategies include collaboration with partners and the community, a commitment to Community Health Improvement, and dedication to implementing evidence-based best practices.The PublicHealthDental Hygienist develops relationships with community partners to provide preventive dental education, screenings, varnishes, prophylaxis, and sealants.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skillsrequired. All personnel maybe requiredto perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Models the organizations mission, values, and activities, and aligns work with the goals andobjectivesof the organizations strategic plan.

• Attends/participatesin any meetings as requested orrequiredandrepresentsWCDHD professionally with any internal or external partners.

• Maintains an overall understanding of the operations,programsand services of WCDHD; the 10 Essential Public Health Servicesand Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) domains, standards, and measures.

• Incorporates healthliteracybest practices and tools into organizational activities and communications.

• Demonstrates sound judgment, and effective decision-making; behaves ethically and honestly; treats all individuals with fairness, respect, and professionalism; fosters trust in professional relationships; uses resources effectively;and accepts responsibility for decisions and actions.

• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret policies, guidance, andapplicablefederal, state, and local regulations.

• Ability to prepare clear,accurate, and professional written materials, including reports, policies, grants, and business correspondence.

• Ability toestablishand maintain effective and productive working relationships with public and private organizations, practices, partnerships, and programs within the community

• Provide preventive dental education, screenings, varnishes, prophylaxis, and sealants

• Other duties as assigned.