What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Dental Program Assistant (Per Diem) position at Hudson Headwaters Health Network?
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
Proposed Schedule: 16 hours per week. Shifts will vary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director in the delivery of the school based preventative oral health services. When not providing supportive service for direct care will provide care management to students identified as needing additional dental care. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
- Demonstrates an understanding of the boundaries of the position
- Incorporates the Network’s mission, values and philosophy in decisions behaviors and actions
- Demonstrates initiative and seeks supervisory counsel when appropriate
- Assist the clinical Dental Hygienist in the school based dental program
- Record clinical data and complete necessary forms and treatment logs as dictated by the Dental Hygienist
- Sterilize instruments and set up/break down of portable clinical operatory
- Assist Dental Hygienist in administrative duties or projects as the program designates
- Keep accurate and complete patient/student records
- Maintain all infection control and equipment logs
- Escort students to and from treatment area in school
- Daily schedule development and review with school staff
- Order supplies and ensure current maintenance of equipment
- Work directly with all program staff on all issues related to the school based program
- Participate in all required employee trainings
- Transport and set up dental equipment at each work site
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of one-year experience in a program working with children
- Working knowledge of medical documents
- Knowledge of processes and workflows
- Strong organizational skills
- Skill in defusing tense situations through diplomatic problem-solving
- Ability to establish/maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people
- Ability to interact positively with individuals of multiple ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Ability to communicate well with patients, parents, teachers and school staff
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Must have a valid driver license and be able to travel throughout the Network. Reliable transportation to designated work sites
- Work schedule flexibility (possible evening education sessions)
The pay rate for this position is $19.50/hour.
Salary : $20
