Licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or equivalent required
Responsibilities
Manage clinical and infection control operations of the dental practice
Develop and enforce infection control protocols to ensure safety
Establish staff schedules based on operational needs
Provide guidance on infectious disease prevention to leadership
Oversee compliance with regulatory standards for infection control
Collaborate with dental team on hygiene duties for patient care
Maintain inventory of clinic supplies and equipment
Benefits
Supportive work culture aligned with equity and inclusion
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
Comprehensive health and well-being initiatives
Engagement with a diverse patient population, enhancing community impact
Full Job Description
Pay: The annual pay for this position is $85,420 - $100,000 dependent on years of experience and certifications/licensure
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Dental Director, the Dental Hygiene Manager oversees the clinical and infection control operations within the HBH dental practice. The Dental Hygiene Manager directly manages a team of dental hygienists and in conjunctions with the Dental Practice Manager, manages dental assistant function to ensure effective operations of the practice. Endorses high-quality patient care, maintains compliance with regulations, monitors procedures, and implements infection control measures. The Dental Hygiene Manager creates and implements policies and procedures for the hygiene department to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of Howard Brown Health, as well as supports culture enhancement and management efforts.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Plans, implements, and administers programs and services of the Dental Practice, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants.
Develops and enforces infection control protocols while consistently monitoring compliance with applicable regulations to uphold a safe and sanitary clinical environment.
Establishes work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
Provides guidance and consults with senior leadership and staff regarding potential sources of infectious diseases, while making informed decisions aimed at eliminating or reducing their impact on the organization.
Oversees the processes of surveillance, analysis, reporting, education, and consultation to ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards about infection prevention and control practices Safeguards the confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state, and federal laws about medical records.
Collaborates with the dental team to carry out essential dental hygiene duties as needed, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Participates in all required team meetings and continuing education in-services.
Determines needs, orders, stores, and keeps inventory of supplies and equipment used in the clinic.
Adheres to and holds team accountable to Howard Brown Core Values and Customer Service expectations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associates (AA or AS) degree from an accredited institution of higher learning required. A bachelor's degree in science or a related discipline is preferred.
Minimum five (5) years clinical dental hygiene experience required. Of the five (5) years, at least one (1) year in a supervisory or managerial role is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Terminally licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) in Dental Hygiene.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc., or a certificate from a recognized and approved program by leadership is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (K/S/A)
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, including experience in mentoring and training dental hygiene staff.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Functional and proficient knowledge and practice of various models of integrated care.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of equity, inclusion, and diversity concepts, and that they are broader than just race, ethnicity, and gender.
Knowledge of health disparities, substance use, and domestic violence issues, especially within the LGBTQ community
Demonstrated self-awareness, in terms of understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege, and stereotypes
Ability to document effectively in an electronic health record environment
Ability to work affirmatively with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and HIV positive patients
ADA SPECIFICATIONS
Requires the ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
Requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
