School-Based Dental Hygienist: Sealants & Prevention (On-Call)

University Health Partners of Hawai'i; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 46,824 - 66,689; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with up to 3% matching

Job summary

University Health Partners of Hawai'i seeks a Hawaii Keiki Dental Hygienist to implement education and preventive services for keiki within the Kona area in coordination with the Oral Health Program Manager. The role includes performing sealants, screenings, and fluoride varnish in schools with portable setups.

The position emphasizes community-based dental hygiene, collaboration with the Core Dental Sealant team, and mentoring dental hygiene students during rotations.

Qualifications

• Associate's or equivalent degree in dental hygiene.
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in Hawaii.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• 1 year of experience in community-based oral health settings, school dental hygiene, or pediatric dental hygiene practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct oral health assessments as required.
• Implement Hawaii Keiki Sealant program for children at selected elementary schools within a Complex Area.
• Provide preventive services including fluoride varnish and dental sealants to children in the schools with a portable dental setup.
• Provide oral health education and information to students and staff to promote healthy behaviors.
• Serve as an oral health content resource to Hawaii Keiki nurses.
• Collaborate with the Core Dental Sealant team to deliver high-quality preventive dental health services.
• Mentor Dental Hygiene students during their clinical rotations.

Skills

Dental hygiene clinical

Preventive care

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in dental hygiene

Hawaii Dental Hygienist license (unrestricted)

Tools

Portable dental setup

Job description

University Health Partners of Hawai'i seeks a Hawaii Keiki Dental Hygienist to implement education and preventive services for keiki within the Kona area in coordination with the Oral Health Program Manager. The role includes performing sealants, screenings, and fluoride varnish in schools with portable setups.

The position emphasizes community-based dental hygiene, collaboration with the Core Dental Sealant team, and mentoring dental hygiene students during rotations.