Dental Hygienist

Job Summary:

The Dental Hygienist is a clinician, oral health educator, and health promoter. The Dental Hygienist is a licensed primary oral health care professional. Under the direction of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist will perform procedures as ordered. Also, serving as a team member, demonstrate knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the staff, patients, families and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Job Responsibilities:

Examines, assess and documents oral conditions which include those of the head and neck region through the use of clinical measurements, radiographs and other assessment methods

Develop individualized oral hygiene plan of care to meet the patient’s needs

Develops diet analysis and counseling for dental caries control and prevention

Educates patients, the general public and special population groups regarding oral health care

Assures treatment rooms are adequately prepared and supplied by following prescribed procedures and protocols

Prepares patient for treatment, by escorting patients from the waiting room to the treatment rooms and verifying the accuracy of dental records

Assist the dentist and provides logistic support during dental procedures

Coordinates the dental center’s compliance with OSHA guidelines and universal precautions

Provides information to patients and employees by responding to questions and requests

Educate patients by diving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions

Document dental care services by charting in patient records

Prepare purchase orders for supplies as needed

Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

Willingly attend continuing education in-service workshops

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

Performs other duties and assigned and directed by the dentist for patient care

Assists dentist in managing dental and medical emergencies

Maintains prompt and regular attendance.

Verify timecard at the end of each pay period

Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline

Job Requirements:

Two or Four year degree from a School of Dental Hygiene accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

At least one year of related dental experience

Dental Hygiene License

Radiology Licensure Certificate

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Knowledge of sterilization, select, mix, and place materials on instruments and in patients’ mouths

Welcomes, comforts, seats and drapes patients

Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to interpret dental reports, x-rays, etc

Must have the ability to multi-task while working under pressure

Physical and Other Requirements:

Continuously listen, visualize and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Ability for simple grasping and speed work

Demonstrate positive personal attributes such as professionalism, honesty and integrity

Conscientious of maintenance and appearance of the Dental Center

Frequently sit, squat, reach and use both right and left forearm rotation and walk

Occasionally kneel, twist, have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs.