full-time 3 months ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lower Lights Christian Health Center
1160 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43222
75,000 - 90,000/yr
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ABOUT LLCHC
Lower Lights Christian Health Center (LLCHC) transforms the overall health of Central Ohio, serving one individual at a time. We are focused on whole-person wellness, available to ALL in Central Ohio who need it, regardless of ability to pay! We served over 15,000 patients - with 40% being uninsured - and totaled 50,000+ medical encounters!
Operating out of seven locations, we offer medical care (primary care, dental, vision, OB/GYN, telehealth), behavioral health care, 340B pharmacy, nutritional assistance programs, and more. Working hours are Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday morning coverage.
JOB SUMMARY
A full-time position responsible for direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventative services to dental patients of the center. The Registered Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups.
DUTIES
RESPONSIBILITY 1. Demonstrates the ability to efficiently function in the business office.
Interacts with patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner
Processes patients on arrival, verifying and updating patient information
Processes patients prior to departure from the clinic and directing them to schedule next appointment, pay account balances, etc. in the absence of dental assistant or receptionist representative
Operates the computer system efficiently to complete daily tasks
Have the dentist perform a focused exam on scheduled patients
Helps maintain a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s), and dental assistant in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed
RESPONSIBILITY 2. Demonstrates the ability to efficiently function in the clinical area while assisting in the delivery of oral care and patient care management
If first person to arrive, turn on computers, units, pump, and compressor. Same procedure is followed for turning off equipment at end of day
Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols
Seats patients and records vital signs (i.e. Blood pressure, pulse, etc.)
Make accurate periodontal entries in the patient chart
Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care
Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, sealant application, and fluoride treatment consistent with accepted professional practices and standards in compliance with applicable state law and center’s clinical protocols
Records patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and treatment provided
Expose dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol
Take impressions, as prescribed by the dentist
Pour up impressions with model plaster, as needed
RESPONSIBILITY 3. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and accurately (both oral and written) with dental staff, patients, and general public and document accurately patient’s chart
Complete follow-up phone calls to patients for the dentist
Provide oral hygiene instructions (written and verbal) to scheduled patients
Document completely any encounters with patient/family
Documentation is legible and completed in a timely manner
Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients
Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, disability
Generous Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Student loan forgiveness opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to various consultants
3% match toward retirement fund
And more!
LIVING OUR VALUES
You are mission-oriented and passionate about living out your purpose. You play an active role in responding to the needs of the community and organization. You work well alongside your teammates and use your time and resources effectively. You challenge yourself to grow personally and professionally. You embrace diversity and enjoy providing your customers with excellent treatment and compassion.
High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a Dental Hygiene program at an accredited institution
Unrestricted active license to practice in the State of Ohio
At least two years and a minimum of three thousand hours of experience in the practice of dental hygiene
Successfully completed a course approved by the state dental board in the identification and prevention of potential medical emergencies
Current CPR (BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred
Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred
Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required
Lower Lights Christian Health Center (LLCHC) transforms the overall health of Central Ohio, serving one individual at a time. We are focused on whole-person wellness, available to ALL in Central Ohio who need it, regardless of ability to pay! We served over 15,000 patients - with 40% being uninsured - and totaled 50,000+ medical encounters!
Operating out of seven locations, we offer medical care (primary care, dental, vision, OB/GYN, telehealth), behavioral health care, 340B pharmacy, nutritional assistance programs, and more. Working hours are Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday morning coverage.
JOB SUMMARY
A full-time position responsible for direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventative services to dental patients of the center. The Registered Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups.
DUTIES
RESPONSIBILITY 1. Demonstrates the ability to efficiently function in the business office.
Interacts with patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner
Processes patients on arrival, verifying and updating patient information
Processes patients prior to departure from the clinic and directing them to schedule next appointment, pay account balances, etc. in the absence of dental assistant or receptionist representative
Operates the computer system efficiently to complete daily tasks
Have the dentist perform a focused exam on scheduled patients
Helps maintain a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s), and dental assistant in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed
RESPONSIBILITY 2. Demonstrates the ability to efficiently function in the clinical area while assisting in the delivery of oral care and patient care management
If first person to arrive, turn on computers, units, pump, and compressor. Same procedure is followed for turning off equipment at end of day
Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols
Seats patients and records vital signs (i.e. Blood pressure, pulse, etc.)
Make accurate periodontal entries in the patient chart
Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care
Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, sealant application, and fluoride treatment consistent with accepted professional practices and standards in compliance with applicable state law and center’s clinical protocols
Records patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and treatment provided
Expose dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol
Take impressions, as prescribed by the dentist
Pour up impressions with model plaster, as needed
RESPONSIBILITY 3. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and accurately (both oral and written) with dental staff, patients, and general public and document accurately patient’s chart
Complete follow-up phone calls to patients for the dentist
Provide oral hygiene instructions (written and verbal) to scheduled patients
Document completely any encounters with patient/family
Documentation is legible and completed in a timely manner
Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients
Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, disability
Generous Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Student loan forgiveness opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to various consultants
3% match toward retirement fund
And more!
LIVING OUR VALUES
You are mission-oriented and passionate about living out your purpose. You play an active role in responding to the needs of the community and organization. You work well alongside your teammates and use your time and resources effectively. You challenge yourself to grow personally and professionally. You embrace diversity and enjoy providing your customers with excellent treatment and compassion.
High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a Dental Hygiene program at an accredited institution
Unrestricted active license to practice in the State of Ohio
At least two years and a minimum of three thousand hours of experience in the practice of dental hygiene
Successfully completed a course approved by the state dental board in the identification and prevention of potential medical emergencies
Current CPR (BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred
Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred
Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required
About Lower Lights Christian Health Center
Lower Lights Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to delivering high-quality, affordable health care services to every patient. They provide comprehensive health care to all who need it, regardless of income or insurance.
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