Job Title : Registered Dental Hygienist
Location : Duluth GA
Duration : + Months
Shift : M-F (-)
Overall, the Dental Hygienist will implement the day-to-day responsibilities of the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, including screening and educating on the mobile unit and virtually;
recruiting dental volunteers; and reporting and maintaining relations with local community organizations. This applies to activities utilizing the mobile van unit and related health education programs, including virtual classroom engagement.
Specific responsibilities to follow below.
Identify, organize, schedule, and confirm Virtual Van Visits and On-Site Visits with community-based organizations, schools, churches, civic, professional, social organizations, retail locations etc.
Interface, and act as BSBF liaison, with persons from various backgrounds and disciplines. This includes local community groups, professional organizations, public health officials, business leaders and others to inform and generate support for the program.
Work with van driver, coordinators, and other dental professionals
Organize appropriate educational materials, along with tray set-ups, sterilization and audiovisual
Recruit BSBF dental and non-dental volunteers for van screenings
Monitor progress of the program locally. Record, tabulate, and submit, upload results and findings to the program website (BSBF Command Center) and complete appropriate BSBF program forms required from site visits;
and parents of children who participate.
Present oral health instruction and preventive dental information and education to children and parents
Orient and assist volunteer dental professionals
Recording screening results
Manage follow-up program for children who require treatment referral
Must be able to provide visual / non-probing screenings to children up to years old.
Skills / Experience
Understanding of logistics and event coordination
Ability to travel week per month / weekends per month
Excellent communication skills
Strong commitment to promote health and help others
Prior experience in community programs
Office management and computer skills / Google Suite
Education : DDS, RDH, or BA / BS-Dental Hygiene Certificate or equivalent Current licensing