Program Assistant, School Based Dental (Part-Time)
Hudson Headwaters Health Network · NY, US
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About the Role
The Program Assistant supports the Assistant Director in delivering school-based preventative oral health services. This role involves care management for students needing additional dental care when not directly supporting direct care delivery.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates an understanding of the boundaries of the position
- Incorporates the Network’s mission, values and philosophy in decisions, behaviors and actions
- Demonstrates initiative and seeks supervisory counsel when appropriate
- Assist the clinical Dental Hygienist in the school based dental program
- Record clinical data and complete necessary forms and treatment logs as dictated by the Dental Hygienist
- Assist Dental Hygienist in administrative duties or projects as the program designates
- Keep accurate and complete patient/student records
- Maintain all infection control and equipment logs
- Escort students to and from treatment area in school
- Daily schedule development and review with school staff
- Order supplies and ensure current maintenance of equipment
- Work directly with all program staff on all issues related to the school based program
- Participate in all required employee trainings
- Transport and set up dental equipment at each work site
- Limited chairside assisting
- On site Infection Control
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum of one-year experience in a program working with children
- Working knowledge of medical documents
- Knowledge of processes and workflows
- Strong organizational skills
- Skill in defusing tense situations through diplomatic problem-solving
- Ability to establish/maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people
- Ability to interact positively with individuals of multiple ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Ability to communicate well with patients, parents, teachers and school staff
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Must have a valid driver license and be able to travel throughout the Network
- Reliable transportation to designated work sites
- Work schedule flexibility (possible evening education sessions)
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Diplomatic problem-solving
- Communication skills
Location
- School Based Dental Program
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience working with children
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS certification
Salary/Compensations
- $19.89/hour