Program Assistant, School Based Dental (Part-Time)

hhhn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

hhhn is seeking a Program Assistant to support the school-based preventative oral health services. The role includes assisting the Dental Hygienist, handling patient records, and managing infection control across multiple school sites.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and at least one year of experience with children, plus the ability to travel between sites and interact with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children.
• Knowledge of medical documents and workflows.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to network sites with reliable transportation.
• Flexible schedule including possible evening sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dental Hygienist in the school-based program.
• Record clinical data and complete forms and logs as directed by the Hygienist.
• Maintain infection control and equipment logs.
• Escort students to and from treatment areas.
• Develop and review daily schedules with school staff.
• Order supplies and ensure equipment maintenance.
• Provide care management to students needing additional dental care.
• Limited chairside assisting and on-site infection control.
• Collaborate with program staff on related issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Diplomacy / conflict resolution

Relationship building

Communication skills

Policy compliance

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current BLS certification

Job description

Proposed Schedule: 20-30 hours per week. Shifts will vary based on the needs of the School Based Dental Program

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Limited chairside assisting
• On site Infection Control
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current BLS certification
• 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 $19.89/hour.