Are you looking for a fulfilling, non-traditional dental hygiene career that impacts people’s lives and includes cutting edge teledentistry? Come join the Oral Health Program at Knute Nelson Walker Methodist! This position will have the ability to work independently through collaborative practice. We’re looking for experienced, compassionate, and self-motivated dental professionals to complement our team. Help us with our mission to improve the oral health of our senior community and bring awareness to our cause. Participate in this transformative clinical setting and help shape our mission!
The Dental Hygienist is hired in conjunction with the Delta Dental Foundation of Minnesota grant. The purpose of the grant is to create a sustainable model to increase the oral health of older adults that live within our communities, whether long or short term. Educating residents, families, and employees about the importance of oral care in their daily lives. In this unique practice setting, dental hygienists work independently through collaborative practice with an off-site dentist, utilizing state of the art portable equipment and technology to provide oral health services to our residents where they live.
At Knute Nelson Walker Methodist we value individuals throughout every stage of life. Ready to join our exciting and innovative team, while creating a model for the future of our profession? We would welcome the opportunity to meet you and discuss your interest in contributing to our efforts!
Job type:
Part-time / Full-Time
8 hour shift, no nights or weekends!
Hiring multiple candidates
$45+ Salary negotiable/ BOE
Responsibilities:
- The provision of oral health and hygiene services, within the scope of practice, in long term, assisted living and independent care facilities;
- Work according to Knute Nelson Walker Methodist’s policies and procedures and as directed by program director and collaborating dentist;
- Assist in identification of a Dental Provider for each resident if agreed or responsible party based on needs and preferences;
- Assist with maintaining statistics and benchmarking for this grant and help to market and share information with funders and partners in the healthcare industry.
- Provide baseline oral health and hygiene screening and assessments based on accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care, including Minimum Data Set oral health assessments for skilled nursing facilities;
- Develop individualized Daily Oral Care Plans for residents in consultation with nursing staff;
- Develop individualized Preventive Treatment Plans to guide the use of professional preventive dental services;
- Provide supervision, advice, and assistance with oral hygiene care provided by nursing, therapy and other staff;
- Develop and provide training materials for ancillary staff via formal in-service education programs and individualized instruction as needed; and
- Communicate effectively about dental hygiene care with residents, families, responsible parties and other health professionals involved in the resident’s care.
Qualifications:
- Certified and licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota
- At least two+ years of general clinical dental hygiene experience
- Knowledge of, or familiarity with long term care system including federal and state nursing home regulations.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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