full-time 1 month ago
Dental Hygienist
Midtown Community Health
22 South State Street, Clearfield, UT 84015
From 36.72/hr
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Job Description
Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Rate of Pay: $36.73 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, between Mond and Fri 7:30 am-6:00 pm
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 403b retirement plan, PTO, Paid Holidays, and $100,000 company paid life insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
General Description:
Assist the Dental Provider in the provision of dental services to patients. Communicate with patients to ensure their understanding of dental treatment planning. Maintain the dental oratories and lab materials using appropriate sterilization and safety techniques.
Responsibilities:
Understand, promote and educate staff on all UPFH policies and clinical protocols
Assess patient's medical history, obtain clinical evidence of patient's levels of periodontal health
Provide prophylaxis, dental x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, patient education, and perio-scaling, root planning, and other medications as required
Deliver appropriate local anesthesia as requested by and under supervision of dentist
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Ensure completion of paperwork by the patients
Maintain computerized patient medical and treatment records and proper documentation with confidentiality
Recognize emergencies
Maintain current knowledge of dental materials, dental procedures, occupational safety protocols and sterilization/disinfecting procedures
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school. Utah Dental Hygiene License required. Current certification in BLS required. 2 years' experience as a Dental Hygienist in a health care center, medical office or equivalent is preferred.
Other Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written in English and Spanish preferred. Ability to handle delicate equipment, knowledge of dental instruments and equipment procedures. Knowledge of medication used in conjunction with dental hygiene work. Knowledge of computer applications and equipment related to work. Knowledge of technical dental practices, filling preparations, sterilization techniques and lab procedures. Ability to assess verbal presentations of patients. Knowledge of office routines, basic office equipment and computers, and dental record keeping procedures. Ability to build interpersonal relationships and deliver excellent customer service. Critical thinking and decision-making skills. Time management and organizational skills.
Rate of Pay: $36.73 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, between Mond and Fri 7:30 am-6:00 pm
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 403b retirement plan, PTO, Paid Holidays, and $100,000 company paid life insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
General Description:
Assist the Dental Provider in the provision of dental services to patients. Communicate with patients to ensure their understanding of dental treatment planning. Maintain the dental oratories and lab materials using appropriate sterilization and safety techniques.
Responsibilities:
Understand, promote and educate staff on all UPFH policies and clinical protocols
Assess patient's medical history, obtain clinical evidence of patient's levels of periodontal health
Provide prophylaxis, dental x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, patient education, and perio-scaling, root planning, and other medications as required
Deliver appropriate local anesthesia as requested by and under supervision of dentist
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Ensure completion of paperwork by the patients
Maintain computerized patient medical and treatment records and proper documentation with confidentiality
Recognize emergencies
Maintain current knowledge of dental materials, dental procedures, occupational safety protocols and sterilization/disinfecting procedures
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school. Utah Dental Hygiene License required. Current certification in BLS required. 2 years' experience as a Dental Hygienist in a health care center, medical office or equivalent is preferred.
Other Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written in English and Spanish preferred. Ability to handle delicate equipment, knowledge of dental instruments and equipment procedures. Knowledge of medication used in conjunction with dental hygiene work. Knowledge of computer applications and equipment related to work. Knowledge of technical dental practices, filling preparations, sterilization techniques and lab procedures. Ability to assess verbal presentations of patients. Knowledge of office routines, basic office equipment and computers, and dental record keeping procedures. Ability to build interpersonal relationships and deliver excellent customer service. Critical thinking and decision-making skills. Time management and organizational skills.
About Midtown Community Health
Midtown Community Health Center is a private, non-profit group of six clinics that provides quality, affordable healthcare services to community residents at their Ogden, Davis County and Salt Lake City facilities. As a community-based clinic, they believe that excellent, accessible healthcare services should be available to everyone — regardless of their background or circumstances.
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