Dental Hygienist

Job Title : Dental Hygienist

Job Category : Operations

Wage Classification : Hourly / Non-exempt

Location : Dental Clinic

Position Type / Status : Full-time, benefitted

Travel : Minimal

Wage : $42.45 to $49.78 per hour

Reports to : Dental Director

Manages Direct Reports : No

HR Review & Approval : 08 / 29 / 2023

Job Description : Job Purpose :

Job Purpose :

The Dental Hygienist works in a team-based, patient-centered dental clinic serving insured and uninsured clients with a special emphasis on care for persons who experience barriers to accessing care due to income, language, cultural and social barriers.

Duties :

• Adhere to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
• Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in accordance with state dental board requirements.
• Educate patients on the importance of preventing, diagnosing, and rerating periodontal disease.
• Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and overall systemic health.
• Complete proper assessments, ie. probing, charting existing restorations, digital radiographs, to develop the appropriate treatment plan using an electronic medical record system (EMR
• Place sealants, fluoride varnish, SDF.
• Perform and follow proper sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling patients, ensuring an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment.
• Other related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and / or Experience and Qualifications :

• Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no adverse actions.
• Two years’ experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred.
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date.
• BLS certification.

Immunizations Required :

TB test (upon hire).

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working at a computer.
• Able to lift 15 pounds occasionally.
• Able to travel as needed.

Benefits :

• Internal Student Loan Repayment up to $50,000 (for licensed providers);
• Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start);
• 7 Paid Holidays;
• Medical / Dental / Vision 100% employer paid;
• Extra Oral Wellness Benefits for employees who have great risk for oral diseases;
• 401K Retirement Plan 6% match;
• Short Term Disability - options for long term disability;
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life;
• Health & Fitness Gym Membership Discount;
• Active Fit Direct- Access to 5,500 Digital Workout Videos;
• Bonusly Internal Employee Recognition Platform;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Will Preparation Services, Legal Consultation, Financial Planning Assistance;
• Discounted Hearing Program;
• Worldwide Travel Assistance Program;
• Comprehensive Identity Thief Protection.
30+ days ago