Dental Hygienist, Community Health
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Employer: Cambridge Health Alliance
Industry: Allied Health
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Date Posted: 05/05/2024
Requisition Number: 6740
Location: Cambridge Public Health Commission
Work Days: Per Diem on Tuesdays
Category: Allied Health
Department: CPHD Public Health Admin
Job Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 0 (Tuesday Only)
Union: No
Union Name: Non Union
Department Description:
Apply now to work in the Oral Health Division of the Cambridge Public Health Department. Become a Community Health Dental Hygienist. Join our Cambridge Healthy Smiles Program team of dental hygienists. Help raise community and school awareness about the importance of oral health to overall health. The per diem position has two responsibilities.
Our Tuesday screening work is during school hours and follows the Cambridge Public School calendar. The per diem Community Health Dental Hygienist will provide dental screenings, record in a database of students and screening results, and coordinate evaluation efforts. Guiding children about oral health care as program needs.
Our Community Outreach work is growing. We are looking for a self-starter who wants to take their community health passion and make a difference. We are here to support you. Our hygienists are reaching out to educate the underserved populations about preventative dental care. We are working with pregnant and new mothers, families, and seniors. Work with the division manager to find the population you would like to serve. These are flexible hours.
Job Purpose:
Provide dental screenings, recording a database of students and screening results, and coordinating evaluation efforts. Provide training for children about oral health care as program needs. Sufficient mobility to negotiate schools. Ability to enter data into a computer iPad and to stand, lean forward and perform dental screenings for extended periods of time. Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient enough to recognize and respond to children's needs. Sufficient speech abilities to communicate information to children, teachers, and coworkers during dental screenings. Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment; Ability to respond appropriately to children's needs, prioritize responsibilities; Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at one time and to correctly communicate information and complete forms on paper and on computer iPad.Ability to learn the process of creating a new community health outreach program including surveys, resource, and slideshow creation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
Requisition Number: 6740
Location: Cambridge Public Health Commission
Work Days: Per Diem on Tuesdays
Category: Allied Health
Department: CPHD Public Health Admin
Job Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 0 (Tuesday Only)
Union: No
Union Name: Non Union
Department Description:
Apply now to work in the Oral Health Division of the Cambridge Public Health Department. Become a Community Health Dental Hygienist. Join our Cambridge Healthy Smiles Program team of dental hygienists. Help raise community and school awareness about the importance of oral health to overall health. The per diem position has two responsibilities.
Our Tuesday screening work is during school hours and follows the Cambridge Public School calendar. The per diem Community Health Dental Hygienist will provide dental screenings, record in a database of students and screening results, and coordinate evaluation efforts. Guiding children about oral health care as program needs.
Our Community Outreach work is growing. We are looking for a self-starter who wants to take their community health passion and make a difference. We are here to support you. Our hygienists are reaching out to educate the underserved populations about preventative dental care. We are working with pregnant and new mothers, families, and seniors. Work with the division manager to find the population you would like to serve. These are flexible hours.
Job Purpose:
Provide dental screenings, recording a database of students and screening results, and coordinating evaluation efforts. Provide training for children about oral health care as program needs. Sufficient mobility to negotiate schools. Ability to enter data into a computer iPad and to stand, lean forward and perform dental screenings for extended periods of time. Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient enough to recognize and respond to children's needs. Sufficient speech abilities to communicate information to children, teachers, and coworkers during dental screenings. Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment; Ability to respond appropriately to children's needs, prioritize responsibilities; Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at one time and to correctly communicate information and complete forms on paper and on computer iPad.Ability to learn the process of creating a new community health outreach program including surveys, resource, and slideshow creation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Experience teaching school aged children oral health instruction; experience in public health or community setting strongly preferred
- Experience in community oral health outreach experience preferred.
- Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole preferred.
- Licensure: Massachusetts. Dental Hygiene License, CPR Certificate
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
Created: 2024-05-07
Reference: M1uu185yYJ0Y
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Cambridge
ZIP: 02142
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