Dental Hygienist Mobile Van/Float
The Dental Hygienist Mobile Van/Float plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive oral health services to children and families in communities across Connecticut. This position combines clinical expertise with community outreach, supporting school-based, community-based, main site coverage, and mobile programs by providing care in a variety of settings. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, mobile environment, and is committed to providing exceptional care to diverse populations. This position requires flexibility, travel, and the ability to adapt to different clinical sites across the state.
Clinical Care & Oral Health Service:
- Provide high-quality dental hygiene services in a mobile setting, including: Prophylaxis, hand scaling, ultrasonic scaling, deep scaling/root planning.
- Application of fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Taking and processing digital dental radiographs (X-rays).
- Providing oral hygiene education to patients and families.
- Maintain strict infection control standards, including: Sterilization and reprocessing of instruments. Adherence to aseptic technique and PPE protocols. Managing treatment area cleanliness and logbook compliance.
- Support dentists with four-handed dentistry techniques when required.
- Order and maintain dental supplies for mobile operations.
Mobile Van/Float Operations:
- Travel between school-based, main sites, community-based, and mobile dental sites across Connecticut as assigned.
- Set up and break down the mobile dental van and clinic sites, ensuring equipment and materials are prepared and properly stored.
- Collaborate with the Mobile Unit Driver to ensure safe transport, setup, and maintenance of the dental unit.
- Assist with community events, health fairs, and outreach activities to promote oral health awareness and services.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Accurately complete electronic health records (EHR), including medical histories, charting, and patient documentation.
- Adhere to state, federal, and organizational policies, including those related to infection control, confidentiality, and patient privacy.
Community Engagement & Education:
- Provide culturally competent care to diverse patient populations, addressing barriers to oral health access.
- Build rapport with patients, families, school staff, and community organizations to foster trust and continuity of care.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
- Current Connecticut Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
- 2+ years of dental hygiene experience preferred (community or school-based program experience a plus).
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR), dental charting, and documentation.
- Knowledge of dental procedures, infection control, and aseptic techniques.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and transport dental equipment and supplies.
- Comfortable working in mobile settings, including clinics, schools, and community sites.
- Exposure to blood borne pathogens, requiring adherence to OSHA standards.
Work Schedule:
Willingness to travel extensively across the state to support multiple sites.
Confidentiality & Compliance:
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records, health information, and organizational data, in accordance with HIPAA and CHC policies.
Location: Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th Street
City: Stamford
State: Connecticut
Time Type: Full time
Organization Information: The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.