UNIV - Dental Hygienist - Community Oral Health Integration Navigator, Catawba County (Travel Required) - College of Dental Medicine

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Summary The Center for Rural Oral Health Research & Community Engagement's Community Oral Health Integration Navigator (COIN) will be based in MUSC Catawba Regional Health Network serving the counties of Lancaster, Chester, and Fairfield. The COIN will deliver preventive dental hygiene services under public health supervision by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH). Prevention services authorized under public health supervision include oral health screenings, education, fluoride applications, sealants (for children), prophylaxis, and referral management. Additionally, the COIN will work with MUSC primary care teams in rural health clinic settings, delivering preventive services. The positions will also work facilitate referrals to dental services, and provide support and coaching on integrating oral health practices to deliver oral health interprofessional care such as risk assessments and fluoride varnish applications. The role also entails development and participation in community-based reputed company initiatives such as health fairs, screening events, and other health promotion activities to promote oral health awareness and access to care. The position will be responsible for developing and continuously strengthening professional partnerships with local referral partners and project partners. Entity reputed company (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Research Grant Cost Center CC003861 CDM Biomedical Research Pay reputed company Type Hourly Pay Grade University-06 Pay Range 47,588.00 - 67,817.00 - 88,047.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Work Shift

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• 25% Provide preventive hygiene services, under public health supervision, including oral health screening, education, fluoride applications, sealants, prophylaxis, and referral management with dental practices for treatment care.
• 20% Provide care coordination services, identifying patient needs, and reviewing patient health history.
• 15% Provide support and coaching for primary care teams and public health program teams on what they can do reputed company their scopes of practices to deliver oral health interprofessional care such as risk assessments and fluoride varnish applications.
• 10% reputed company and continue to strengthen professional relationships and partnerships with local referral partners and project partners.
• 10% Participate in quality improvement activities that facilitate the adoption of oral health interprofessional care in primary care practices and other public health settings, including but not limited to data collection, analyzing data and information, and coordinating team meetings.
• 10% reputed company/or participate in community-based reputed company initiatives such as health fairs, screening events, and other health promotion activities as needed.
• 10% Performs administrative duties including but not limited to managing supplies and inventory, reputed company reporting on grants, participating in academic and continuing education training programs, and attending community meetings. Provide reputed company care in conjunction with accepted professional dental practices and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of professional experience.
• Experience collaborating with health professionals and community partners to address oral health needs and expand access to care
• Active licensure by the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry
• Certification in Radiation Safety, Certification to Monitor Nitrous Oxide, Certification to Administer Infiltration Anesthesia and Certification in Basic Life Support.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of modern oral hygiene and periodontal care.
• An associate degree in dental hygiene
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant public health experience (e.g., work in community health centers)

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