Mobile Clinic Dental Hygienist - Summers Off

About the role

The Dental Hygienist provides oral health care treatment and education services as a team member for Delta Dental of Idaho's Community Outreach "Grins on the Go" mobile clinic program. This position follows the regular school calendar, offering summers, school breaks, and holidays off.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oral health care and education to Mobile Dental Clinic participants
• Select oral treatment materials and products
• Implement Clinic Exposure Controls
• In conjunction with the supervising Dentist, uphold Mobile Dental Clinic procedures and protocol
• Assist with set-up and tear-down of Mobile Dental Clinics
• Demonstrate a commitment to the organization's vision, mission, values, code of ethics, and compliance/security standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of dental hygiene experience
• Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene
• Spanish language skills preferred, but not required
• Idaho RDH license and current CPR certification
• Effective communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to recognize and understand diversity and the uniqueness of people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Adaptability and flexibility in working with others to effectively reach team goals

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Sitting/standing (alternatively) continuously
• Repetitive hand motion

Skills

• Comprehension
• Organization
• Reasoning/Decision-making
• Communication

Benefits

Dental and 401K benefits are available for this part-time, seasonal position.

Pay

This is a seasonal, part-time position with an approximate 24 hours/week schedule (T-Th) from August through May.

Schedule

This position is seasonal, approximately 24 hours/week (T-Th), August through May. 1-2 weeks of overnight travel per school year. An annual 2-day meeting generally held in August at the Boise office.