What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist On-Call position at DuPage County Health Department?
The DuPage County Health Department has a new on-call Dental Hygienist position at our Dental Clinic in Wheaton, Illinois.
We are offering a new starting salary!
Do you have considerable knowledge of the practices and principles of dental hygiene for all age groups? Are you looking for a part-time position that offers a flexible schedule, working no more than 1000 hours per year, then we invite you to apply today.
- Provides preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, fabricating mouth guards, fluoride treatments, dental screenings, radiographs, and nutritional counseling.
- Conducts dental health educational programs for professional groups, schools, other health care providers, and community groups; refers clients as necessary for further dental treatment.
- Collaborates with other service providers to ensure that necessary treatment is received; plans and implements fluoride mouth rinse programs for school children, periodically visits schools to monitor fluoride mouth rinsing activities.
- Assists in collecting, recording, and tabulating survey data needed for grant requirements and to evaluate programs; prepares reports and maintains records.
- Attends professional meetings and seminars; schedules use of portable equipment with dentists providing homebound care.
- Services, maintains, and cleans portable equipment; monitors and evaluates the progress of dental hygiene students.
- Participates in emergency response activities as assigned; maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification; maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
- Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures; available to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours and/or clinic times.
Current Illinois Dental Hygiene license.
Salary : $31
