UNIV - Dental Hygienist - College of Dental Medicine

Job Description Summary

The Dental Hygienist - Community Oral Health Integration Navigator (COIN) position is based in the Lee County (Bishopville) Public Health Department, operating within the state maternal and child public health program. The COIN will deliver preventive dental hygiene services under public health supervision by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH). Prevention services authorized under public health supervision include oral health screenings, education, fluoride applications, sealants (for children), prophylaxis, and referral management. Additionally, the COIN collaborates with public health teams, within and outside of the Health Department, and other community programs to identify patients lacking regular dental care, facilitates connections to dental services, and provides support and coaching on integrating oral health practices to deliver oral health interprofessional care such as risk assessments and fluoride varnish applications. The role also entails development and participation in community-based outreach initiatives such as health fairs, screening events, and other health promotion activities to promote oral health awareness and access to care. The position will be responsible for developing and continuously strengthening professional partnerships with local referral partners and project partners.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC003861 CDM Biomedical Research

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-06

Pay Range

46,655.00 - 66,488.00 - 86,321.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

25%:   Provide preventive hygiene services, under public health supervision, including oral health screening, education, fluoride applications, sealants, prophylaxis, and referral management with dental practices for treatment care.

20%: Provide care coordination services, identifying patient needs, and reviewing patient health history.

15%: Provide support and coaching for primary care teams and public health program teams on what they can do within their scopes of practices to deliver oral health interprofessional care such as risk assessments and fluoride varnish applications.

10%: Develop and continue to strengthen professional relationships and partnerships with local referral partners and project partners.

10%: Participate in quality improvement activities that facilitate the adoption of oral health interprofessional care in primary care practices and other public health settings, including but not limited to data collection, analyzing data and information, and coordinating team meetings.

10%: Develop/or participate in community-based outreach initiatives such as health fairs, screening events, and other health promotion activities as needed.

10%: Performs administrative duties including but not limited to managing supplies and inventory, progress reporting on grants, participating in academic and continuing education training programs, and attending community meetings. Provide all care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards.

Requirements: 

An Associates degree in dental hygiene and licensure by the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry. Certification in Radiation Safety, Certification to Monitor Nitrous Oxide, Certification to Administer Infiltration Anesthesia and Certification in Basic Life Support.  Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of modern oral hygiene and periodontal care.  

MUSC Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
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