Dental Hygienist - Star Community Health - Bethlehem

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide preventative and therapeutic dental treatment for Star Community Health Dental patients.

At Star Community Health’s Dental Clinic and Mobile Van, our goal is to provide our community with oral health education and public health interventions/activities as well as direct care to patients for the purpose of prevention, assessment, and/or treatment of dental problems. With a team of highly skilled and compassionate professionals, we are committed to delivering exceptional dental services in a warm and welcoming environment. We strive to create a positive and supportive work culture where each team member feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. By joining Star Community Health you'll become part of a team that is passionate about making a positive impact on the oral health of our community.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide full range of dental care services to Star Community Health's dental patients at the highest level of RDH certification in accordance with 49 Pa. Code § 33.205b.

• Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

• Perform the day-to-day operations of the Dental Clinic and/or Mobile Van including directing front desk assistants, scheduling, claim/charge entry, and ensures quality and regulatory compliance.

• Perform x-ray, equipment maintenance, occasional sterile processing and other clinical processes necessary for the operation of the Dental Clinic and/or Mobile Van.

• Attend mandated network and departmental meetings and functions.

• Collaborate with Clinic Medical Staff and Community Health Staff on public health initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with department policy regarding accurate and timely patient charting in the electronic medical records system.

• Assist the Clinic Dentists when they are present in the clinic and/or mobile van providing care.

• Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the network/entity as well as the proper release of information.

• Comply with network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

• Monitor and comply with all infection control and safety procedures.

• Participate in Quality Improvement process and offer suggestions to improve work methods or procedures.

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 6 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 2 hours per day. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral visions.

EDUCATION:

Associates degree in dental hygiene. Current dental hygiene license with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.