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full-time 11 days ago

Dental Hygienist

Westside Family Healthcare

1020 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE 19904
Competitive Compensation

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WESTSIDE IS LOOKING FOR REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS!

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JOIN THE TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Westside Family Healthcare is a nonprofit organization that provides high quality primary medical care without regard to ability to pay. The Dental Hygienist is a licensed primary oral health care professional whose goal is to assist Westside Family Health patients in achieving and maintaining optimum oral health. The Dental Hygienist cleans teeth and examines mouth, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Since opening our doors in 1988, Westside has been driven by our mission to improve the health of our communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare. With 240 team members, five health centers, one mobile health unity and over 27,000 patients all across Delaware, Westside is committed to improving health, one patient, one family, one community at a time.

Our Mission: To improve the health of our communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare

Our Vision: Achieve health access for all

Our Values:

Compassion: Lead with compassion

Service: Serve with humility

Excellence: Be exceptional

Empowerment: Empower all people

OUR BENEFITS: Our benefit package includes medical insurance (two plans to choose from), dental insurance (through Guardian Dental), vision insurance, life insurance paid by Westside with the option to purchase more paid, short term disability paid for by Westside, long term disability paid by the employee, a 401(k) retirement plan with a match, and supplemental insurances. We offer a generous PTO package and flexibility to provide work/life balance. Westside Family Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Examine and thoroughly document oral conditions, including those of the head and neck region, through the use of clerical measurement, radiographs and other assessment methods

Perform thorough removal of hard and soft deposit with ultrasonic/hand instrumentation and polishing of supra gingival crowns

Review and record patient medical histories

Develop individualized oral hygiene programs for home care

Educate patients, the general public and special population groups particularly the children regarding oral health

Maintain inventory of dental hygiene supplies

Assist other dental staff when necessary

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Current Delaware dental hygiene license - Dental hygienists can apply for license by reciprocity if they hold a current Dental Hygienist license in another jurisdiction and have practiced as a Hygienist at least three of the past five years.

Current with continuing education

Basic life support certification

About Westside Family Healthcare

Westside Family Healthcare is a patient-centered healthcare provider that offers equal access to quality healthcare for all individuals, regardless of ability to pay. They focus on providing a supportive and flexible environment that empowers their team to thrive professionally and personally.