Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist

Harris County Sheriff's Office; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris County Sheriff's Office is offering a part-time opportunity for a Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist to provide essential oral health services in school-based clinics and mobile units serving children and homeless adults. The role involves collaboration with community groups and requires adaptability to various public health settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices in dental hygiene.
• Detail oriented and able to adapt to changing situations.
• Proficient in using electronic hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical therapeutic hygiene services such as cleanings and screenings.
• Conduct oral health education for children and community partners.
• Perform oral health assessments for children.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Oral Communication

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Diploma as a Registered Dental Hygienist

Job description

Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist

Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist

14 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:

5% on July 1, 2025

• EXTENDED**
  
  

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Public Health Registered Dental Hygienists position to work in Public Health Clinic Services within Contra Costa Health Services Public Health Department. Currently, Public Health Clinic Services operates dental clinics in three school-based health centers in Contra Costa County that serves children and teens. In addition, there are two mobile dental clinics that provide dental services to children, youth, and homeless adults. All dental clinics operated by Public Health Clinic Services are licensed by and part of the system of care of Contra Costa Health Services. There are currently two (2) part time vacancies located in Concord, CA.

Under general supervision, the Registered Dental Hygienists provide lead direction to and coordinates the work of school-age children in our School-Based Dental clinics, school-aged children and homeless adults in the mobile dental clinics and performs related work as required. The position requires travel to various dental clinic locations within Contra Costa County and to internal and outside partner meetings

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is knowledgeable of Dental Hygienists best practices
• Is proficient in systems & processes
• Is very detail oriented
• Is able to adapt and be empathetic as situations require
  
  

What You Will Typically Be Responsible For

• Providing clinical therapeutic hygiene services such as teeth sealants, screenings, cleanings, scaling, or other necessary oral hygiene services
• Conducting oral health education for children, parents, caregivers, teachers and to community partners Education may take place in schools, health fairs or other community forums
• Conducting preventive dental health services in Contra Costa Health Services’ Public Health Division
• Performing oral health assessments for children participating in Public Health’s Community Oral Health/Children’s Oral Health Program
• Working closely with program staff to set up and operate portable dental equipment
  
  

A Few Reasons You Might Love This Job

• The position offers opportunities to gain experience in providing preventative oral health services to children and adults in a variety of public health settings in Contra Costa County
• Opportunities to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
• Opportunities to communicate with community groups and/or organizations and motivate them in the prevention of dental disease
  
  

A Few Challenges You Might Face In This Job

• You will be standing and sitting frequently
• The position involves the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds
• You will need to have the ability to be sensitive to the needs of the target population
  
  

Competencies Required

• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Action & Results Focused: (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
  
  

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Law Enforcement

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