Direct Service Dental Hygienist

Direct Service Dental Hygienist

Every day, Firefly's mission-driven employees help children and families learn, grow, and reach their full potential. We do this by engaging and educating our community—supporting literacy, family wellness, and public-health programs that inspire a healthy future.

If you're a Dental Hygienist who wants to make a lasting impact in your community, we invite you to join our growing team and be part of our Public Health - I-Smile program and serve the Southwest Iowa region.

Position Overview: Under general supervision, the Dental Direct Services Hygienist provides direct dental services to eligible clients in a variety of community, school, childcare, and clinic settings throughout the service area. They connect clients and community members to oral health care providers. This position is grant-funded.

This non-exempt position is based out of Council Bluffs, Iowa and reports to the I-Smile Coordinator. Services are provided in Cass, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties at various locations.

Schedule: Full-time | Hybrid model with up to 20% remote work

Benefits: A selection of health benefits are available; also available are dental and vision and supplemental insurances; a 403(b) plan is also available with an employer match

Paid time off: Up to 41 days annually (holidays, vacation, and wellness)

Qualifications: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH); AND one (1) year of clinical experience in private practice, schools, hospitals, or community/public health settings required. Experience with pediatric population preferred.

Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances

Records maintenance and retention policies, procedures, and practices

Community health resources and services

Dental hygiene practices

Dental equipment operation and maintenance

Abuse identification and mandatory reporting to appropriate entities

Medicaid program, including components of Iowa's Periodicity schedule

Knowledge of community resources helpful

Valid Driver's license required. If use of personal vehicle, proof of insurance must be provided.

PC literate to include Microsoft office and database systems

Certification in CPR/1 st Aid/AED

Essential Functions: Interacting tactfully and professionally with Firefly team members, outside agencies, and the public

Evaluating dental health concerns

Reading, interpreting, and following protocols and standard operating procedures

Gathering and analyzing data

Maintaining accurate records and documentation

Operating a computer and including standard software and some specialized software

Typing and entering data with speed and accuracy

Working efficiently independently and in a team

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships

Communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing, including sharing complex information using plain, non-technical language with clients

Provide services to diverse communities and families. Respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those with differing cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities

Maintain confidentiality of all families and team members

Meet all documentation and productivity standards ensuring data entry and billing paperwork is entered in a timely manner

Physical Demands: May be required to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment: Work environment for this position can be varied, including time spent in the office, in a car, or on-site, which may include the Mobile Wellness Unit or a screening area set up in a school or community center. Work is performed in Cass, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties at various locations. May be exposed to potential physical harm and infectious diseases when working with clients.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Firefly is an equal opportunity employer. Firefly complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. In all hiring and employment practices, Firefly makes every effort to ensure that it doesn't discriminate against employees and applicants. This policy addresses Firefly's commitment to providing equal opportunity employment for all employees and applicants and to promoting diversity in the workplace.

We respect our employees and empower them to address the needs of our diverse community and team. We hire mission-driven people from diverse backgrounds who are interested in doing meaningful teamwork. We are committed to growing and respecting a culture of inclusiveness and diversity.