Job Type: Ministerial

Reports to: CCEOK Senior Director of Integrated Healthcare

Position Description

This full-time benefited position provides dental hygiene care for the Dental Care program. The position will communicate the mission of the program, set and reach departmental goals, and under the general supervision of a qualified dentist in an ambulatory care setting, assess patient needs, plan and deliver direct dental hygiene care and associated services to patients as is allowed under licensure. 

The Dental Care program is called to provide excellent, comprehensive dental care in a kind, compassionate setting to low-income patients in Eastern Oklahoma, to eliminate pain and improve overall health.

Ministerial

• As a ministerial representative of CCEOK, it is expected that both professional and social behavior be aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church
• Pray daily for the needs of the poor; opportunities include personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration
• Willingness to learn how to articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
• Execute duties in a Christ-like manner with love and compassion following the values and principles of the program, Catholic Charities and Catholic Social Teaching

Skills and Abilities

• Patience when assisting the population served
• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Considerable knowledge of dental terminology and charting practices
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of dental health promotion and prevention
• Working knowledge of Federal and OSHA regulations for dental clinics
• Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of Dentrix software and digital x-rays
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Ability to handle stressful situations 
• Provides quality patient care to patients of all types and backgrounds without discrimination
• Respects and maintains confidentiality
• Is culturally sensitive to the needs of the medically indigent
• Responds to patient needs
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinic environment and to handle multiple demands and responsibilities 

Community Outreach

• Willing to provide education and outreach in the community 
• Represent program at occasional community meetings 
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management 

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish and fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking) preferred 
• Ability to lead teams and work in context with the larger organization as a whole 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and ensure all deadlines are met 

Working Conditions

• Majority of time spent in this position is in a clean, well-lighted, heated and/or air conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation 
• May risk exposure to radiation 
• May risk exposure to biohazards and communicable diseases
• Work is performed primarily sitting and sometimes must get into awkward positions to reach patients’ teeth 
• May occasionally be in situations in which others may be rude or unpleasant 
• Occasional periods of stress