Dental Hygienists

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Dental Hygienist Position type: Part-Time/Contract 35 hours per week Duration: 6+ months Location: New Jersey Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) is a children's oral health improvement program, based in over 80 countries across the world. In the United States, the program has a fleet of eight mobile van units that travel to over 1,000 different cities in a typical year. We are looking to expand our Team to serve communities in the United States with Onsite and Virtual Van Visits focused on oral health and wellbeing. Visits will involve working on the mobile van unit to visit schools, summer camps, community centers, and events to increase access to care and oral health awareness, particularly for underserved populations We are currently seeking an independent-contracted Dental Hygienist to support our team. The position includes providing visual screenings, conducting oral health education, and offering treatment referrals for children up to age twelve. This role also includes outreach to our network of community partners. The position offers both a flexible onsite and remote work environment. Weekend work, travel, some overnight, required. Overall, the Dental Hygienist will implement the day-to-day responsibilities including screening and educating on the mobile unit and virtually; recruiting dental volunteers; and reporting and maintaining relations with local community organizations. This applies to activities utilizing the mobile van unit and related health education programs, including virtual classroom engagement. Specific responsibilities to follow below. * Identify, organize, schedule, and confirm Virtual Van Visits and On Site Visits with community-based organizations, schools, churches, civic, professional, social organizations, retail locations etc. * Interface, and act as BSBF liaison, with persons from various backgrounds and disciplines. This includes local community groups, professional organizations, public health officials, business leaders and others to inform and generate support for the program. * Work with van driver, coordinators and other dental professionals * Organize appropriate educational materials, along with tray set-ups, sterilization and audiovisual * Recruit BSBF dental and non-dental volunteers for van screenings * Monitor progress of the program locally. Record, tabulate, and submit, upload results and findings to the program website (BSBF Command Center) and complete appropriate BSBF program forms required from site visits; and parents of children who participate * Present oral health instruction and preventive dental information and education to children and parents * Orient and assist volunteer dental professionals * Recording screening results * Manage follow-up program for children who require treatment referral * Must be able to provide visual/non-probing screenings to children up to 12 years old The ideal candidate will have: * Relevant dental hygienist licensure from an accredited school * Diploma in dental hygiene * Proven experience in the dental field * Deep understanding of dental health and safety regulations * Strong communication skills * Ability to use dental instruments safely and effectively * Understanding of logistics and event coordination * Ability to travel 1 week per month/2 weekends per month * Reliable mode of transportation * Excellent communication skills * Strong commitment to promote health and help others * Prior experience in community programs * Office management and computer skills/Google Suite PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $40-$45 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leadeTo view the full job description, click here>