Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive periodontal care.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Educates patients regarding dental procedures, home care and post-op instructions.
• Monitors and reinforces instrument sterilization and operatory disinfection and barrier control.
• Documents procedures in patient EHR. Reviews patient’s health histories.
• Provides comprehensive periodontal care to patients including scaling, root planning, prophylaxis and education.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education/Licensing/Training:
· High School Diploma or Equivalent.
· Satisfactory completion of accredited RDH program.
· Registered dental hygienist license and x-ray certification/license.
· Current CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
· Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
· Sensitivity to the needs and situations of a multi-cultural, low-income population and a desire to work with this population.
· Basic computer skills and familiarity with front office procedures preferred.
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables.
· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
· Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team.
· Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated with an acute attention to detail.
· One year experience in dental office or health center, preferred.
· Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and AVH policies.
· Must have excellent written, oral, organizational, and analytical skills.
· Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Personal/Relationships/Behavior:
· Displays cheerful demeanor and makes positive comments when on duty.
· Refrains from participation in harmful gossip, dysfunctional group interactions, and divisive behavior.
· Displays courteous and professional behavior in all interactions with the public.
· Works cooperatively with other staff members.
· Displays flexibility in accepting, changing, or carrying out assignments.
· Adheres to dress code expectations, including fragrance-free requirements.
· Displays sensitivity in a multicultural environment.
· Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality.
Physical Demands:
· Standing/Walking: Up to 90% of the workday consists of stand/walking on tile and cement floors while performing duties.
· Sitting: Up to 20% of the workday may be spent sitting answering the telephone, calling out prescriptions and referrals.
· Lifting: Lifting may include up to 25lbs. in moving equipment or assisting disabled patients. 5% of the day involves lifting requiring a full range of motion.
· Carrying: Up to 25% of the day may include carrying objects weighting up to 10lbs., this may include carrying charts and equipment, and newborn babies for procedures.
· Pushing/Pulling: Up to 5% of the day may require pushing or pulling equipment, drawers, carts, and exam table stirrups.
· Climbing: No more than 1% of the time may include climbing one flight of stairs.
· Balancing: Up to 1% of the time may be required to use a footstool in retrieving supplies.
· Stooping/Kneeling: Up to 5% of the workday is spent stooping or kneeling to open drawers and gathering equipment.
· Bending: Up to 25% of the workday may be spent in bending at the waist picking up charts and supplies.
· Reaching/Stretching: Up to 3% of the time may require or stretching to retrieve equipment or medications on shelves.
· Handling: Hand and wrist movement is required 50% of the workday in holding charts and supplies.
· Fingering: Up to 50% of the workday involves writing in the chart, receiving and sending messages.
· Feeling: Normal tactile feeling is required to perform all job duties, including taking pulses.
· Twisting: Up to 5% of the day may be required in retrieving supplies or equipment.
· Talking: Average ability and fluency in English is required in communicating with patients, staff, and outside agencies, such as pharmacies and physicians’ offices.
· Hearing: Average ability is required in answering the telephone and performing all job duties (particularly taking blood pressures and using a stethoscope).
· Seeing: Average ability is required to read and follow instructions and assisting patients.
Benefits