143 Public Health jobs in Pennsylvania

• Accurately document all drugs and vaccines administered, as well as the results
• Provide health education for TB patients
• Provide health education and materials at the request of county residents or clients and provide on-site education to health and health-related groups
• Provide accurate documentation of each interaction/visit with clients, or of the inability to complete a home, clinic or tele-visit
• Provide referrals to other county departments and/or agencies for services
• Attend continuing education programs and downlinks, staff meetings, program meetings, and meetings with other organizations and epidemiology team for outbreaks
• Conduct questions and answers on test specimens of blood and urine slides on a quarterly basis and participate in periodic chart reviews
• Serve as preceptor for graduate and undergraduate university students
• Participate in special educational outreach projects, such as health fairs, lead screenings, and vaccine events
• Some occasional evening and weekend hours required for special outreach events
• Other duties and tasks as required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (BSN)
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Must have experience treating patients with TB
• Community or Public Health experience
• Current CPR / First Aid certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to follow protocol, procedures, and established guidelines
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and needs
• A strong work ethic and ability to manage a demanding and changing workload
• Strong relationship-building skills

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Job Type Full-timeDescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYThe Public Health Dental Hygienist is a licensed oral health professional that provides educational, preventative and clinical therapeutic services to the public. The Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. This position will float between our Scranton and Mid Valley offices.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSThe position reports to the Director of Dental Operations. No staff report to this position.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES and FUNCTIONSWhile living and demonstrating our Core Values, the Public Health Dental Hygienist will:Feel lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancerFeel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of diseaseExamine gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum diseaseApply fluoride and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment of dentistExpose and develop X-ray filmMake impressions for study castsMay remove sutures and dressings, administer local anesthetic agents, place and remove rubber dams, matrices and temporary restorations, place, carve and finish amalgam restorations, remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth, all at the direction of the dentistProvide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health of school children. May conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentistContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededPerform other duties as assigned RequirementsQUALIFICATIONSMeet The Wright Center for Community Health and its affiliated entity The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education EOS© People Analyzer ToolBuy in and experience working in the EOS® model (strongly preferred)Mission-oriented; represents the enterprise in a professional manner while demonstrating organizational prideA degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dental and Dental Auxiliary Educational Programs of the American Dental AssociationPA State Dental Hygienist license requiredCurrent BLS Certificate requiredMust pass the written National Board Hygiene Examination and the clinical North East Regional Board (NERB) Dental Hygiene ExaminationAt least 3 years of full-time clinical experience who is practicing full or part time in a public health setting pursuant to section 51 and who has received appropriate training as determined by the department of public health.

Join our team as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner! Are you passionate about oral health and client education? We're looking for a dedicated professional to perform prophylactic and therapeutic services independently.

This position is located at the General Academic Pediatrics location at 3420 Fifth Avenue in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, PA. It is embedded in a pediatric primary care office and will be working as a solo provider. Parking for this role is off-site, and a shuttle will be required.

Cleans and cares for teeth within the scope of dental standards of care including polishing, scaling and root planning, including oral health education.

May perform other approved dental care and preventive treatments, such as topical application of fluoride and dental sealants.

Advises patients on proper home care and treatment of teeth and gum tissues.

Takes and develops radiographs.

Is accountable and adaptable to all Clinic safety procedures, continuing education requirements, operational procedures, corporate compliance requirements, occupational exposure policies, disaster plan, infection control policies, and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates understanding of age specific needs of the dental client population.

The Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner performs all services of a dental hygienist without the authorization, assignment or examination by a dentist.

Possess a degree from an accredited Dental Hygienist Program.

Must have a Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners License.

Must have received additional education and obtained a license as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner.

Must have knowledge of dental equipment and terminology.

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Dental Hygienist
• Act 31, 33, 34, 73 Clearances with renewal

POSITION SUMMARY:The Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner is responsible for performing dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease, providing education services, and maintaining records of dental treatment without direct supervision of a dentist. The position may include community-outreach and require travel.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES- Performs dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease by performing the following duties without authorization, assignment, or examination by a dentist: Performs topical fluoride treatments* Screens and evaluates patients for dental caries, periodontal disease, and medical history* Performs supra and sub-gingival scaling and curettage; performs root planning* Performs gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions* Conditioning of teeth for and application of dental sealants* Initiates dental prevention/dental education* Performs oral cancer screenings* Analyzes dental records and formulates effective therapeutic treatment plans* Performs oral radiography* Provides timely responses to patient and NSCHC employee inquiries* Assists in training of dental assistants and new dental hygienists* Completes thorough and timely clinical documentation in EMR* Refers each patient to a licensed dentist on an annual basis and maintains documentation of the referral in patient's dental record* Consistently practices universal precautions* Participates in health promotion, education, prevention programs* Administers local anesthesia by regional injection in accordance with Pa. Code 33.115 Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments* Assists in ordering dental supplies and materials* Provides reminders of next hygiene visit to patients and manages clinic's recall system* Travels to Health Center's satellite office to provide dental services and transports necessary equipment and instruments for these services* Responsible for all care and cleaning of dental equipment and service facility area at satellite clinic and off-site* Collaborates with medical and behavioral health staff to provide interdisciplinary care to patients* Assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients* Performs all other related duties as assigned and reacts positively to change* Meets professional behavior expectations as evidenced by compliance with the following standards: Serves as role model for all employees, displaying professional courtesy and compassionate care of patients* Meets professional behavioral expectations of attendance, appearance, professionalism, communication* Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately* Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and committees* Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy* Assumes responsibility for work performance and is able to be self-directed* Takes pride in job performance as evident in compliance with job responsibilities Works evenings and weekends as scheduled* Available for meetings during scheduled administrative time* (*denotes essential job functions) KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE- Must be a licensed Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner eligible to practice in the State of Pennsylvania Must have current knowledge of and practice experience in dental hygiene Public health orientation through training, experience, or professional interest Current BCLS certification Current Radiology certification Current OSHA/HIPAA certification Current individual liability insurance in the minimum $3 million per annual aggregate Act 34 Child Clearance with Renewal, Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal, Act 73 FBI Clearance with Renewal. Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record, and car insurance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS- Prolonged sitting and/or standing and moving about throughout the workday Potential exposure to biohazardous materials, including ionizing radiation Requires vision and hearing in normal range Requires dexterity to type 40 wpm and use of telephone and computer

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• Develop research compliance monitoring policies and procedures; establish goals and objectives identifying successful program indicators
• Assist investigators, research teams, faculty, administrators, staff, and students meet institutional guidelines, state law, and federal regulatory compliance obligations; identify, interpret, and explain requirements impacting studies
• Review, evaluate, approve, and continually monitor research project compliance; conduct internal quality assurance audits and inspections; maintain records and data; prepare reports detailing observations, risks, recommendations, and all other compliance actions required
• Prepare investigators and other research personnel for sponsor, grantor, accrediting body, and regulatory authority compliance audits and inspections; conduct pre-audit/inspection interviews and record reviews identifying areas of concern; prepare reports and provide advice
• Develop and implement effective educational programs promoting responsible scientific research conduct and integrity; conduct training sessions for faculty, staff, and students in all areas of research compliance
• Keep abreast of changing regulatory requirements and organizational demands impacting research; disseminate information as needed
• Attend workshops and seminars to maintain currency and obtain advance knowledge regarding compliance reviews and research standards
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management.

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, in Hershey, PA is seeking a Research Compliance Specialist. The Research Compliance Specialist works with investigators, research teams, faculty, administrators, staff, and students to ensure institutional and regulatory research compliance obligations are met through a review, evaluation, approval, and continual monitoring process; conduct internal audits/inspections; assist research teams navigate external audits/inspections; keep abreast of compliance requirement changes; prepare reports; provide training.

• Develop research compliance monitoring policies and procedures; establish goals and objectives identifying successful program indicators
• Assist investigators, research teams, faculty, administrators, staff, and students meet institutional guidelines, state law, and federal regulatory compliance obligations; identify, interpret, and explain requirements impacting studies
• Review, evaluate, approve, and continually monitor research project compliance; conduct internal quality assurance audits and inspections; maintain records and data; prepare reports detailing observations, risks, recommendations, and all other compliance actions required
• Prepare investigators and other research personnel for sponsor, grantor, accrediting body, and regulatory authority compliance audits and inspections; conduct pre-audit/inspection interviews and record reviews identifying areas of concern; prepare reports and provide advice
• Develop and implement effective educational programs promoting responsible scientific research conduct and integrity; conduct training sessions for faculty, staff, and students in all areas of research compliance
• Keep abreast of changing regulatory requirements and organizational demands impacting research; disseminate information as needed
• Attend workshops and seminars to maintain currency and obtain advance knowledge regarding compliance reviews and research standards
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

1+ year of relevant experience

or an equivalent combination of education and experience

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, withpossibility of refunding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

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The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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Family Practice Physician

The Company: Our Client strives to provide their patients with friendly, individualized care, and is known for the great care they take with patients and employees alike. Our client is a growing healthcare organization based in the Waynesburg, PA area that offers its employees full benefits, productivity bonuses, and paid time off.

The Position : Our Client is looking for a Family Practice Physician. The pay range our client is offering is $220,000+ Salary.

• $20,000 or More Depending on Experience
• 20k Sign-On Bonus
• Productivity Based on Volume
• Full Benefits (Health, Dental)
• 15 days of PTO + 9 Holidays
• 5 days of CME ( 2,000 reimbursement)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance at 1x The Annual Salary
• Employer Pays for Licenses & Dues

Requirements:

• Board Certified Family Practice Physician
• Current Pennsylvania Medical License Required

Responsibilities:

• Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
• Saturday Hours May be Involved
• Outpatient
• 40-hour Work Week
• Call by Phone Only
• No Nights
• No Rounding
• No Admitting