Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner

DOCS Health; Pipersville (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner for an immediate part-time position to support the Oral Health Impact Program (OHIP).

You will educate families on oral health, provide home care guidance, and help select appropriate equipment and supplies while ensuring HIPAA compliance and PA licensure are current.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygiene license with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Current PHDHP license with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rules.

Responsibilities

• Communicate via telephone with families regarding oral health education and appropriate nutritional counseling.
• Recommend oral health home care instructions.
• Recommend the use and/or purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Responsible for educating clients and caregivers about oral health.

Skills

Dental hygiene

HIPAA knowledge

Communication

Education

Dental hygiene license (PA)

PHDHP license

Job description

Part-time Description

We are health care innovators, problem solvers, and bridge builders for better health. DOCS Health delivers comprehensive direct and on-location comprehensive health services across many sectors. Improving health outcomes for schools, the military, government agencies, correctional facilities and corporations around the world is our mission. We provide solutions that remove barriers, add value, and provide access to high-quality care.

We are seeking a dynamic Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner for immediate hire to support our Oral Health Impact Program (OHIP) in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Communicate via telephone with families regarding oral health education and appropriate nutritional counseling.
• Recommend oral health home care instructions.
• Recommend the use and/or purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Responsible for educating clients and caregivers about oral health.

Requirements

• Current dental hygiene license with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Current PHDHP license with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Minimum 1 year experience
• Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rules

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models. Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.