Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

NEEDED : Dental Hygienist

LOCATION : 330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, KY 42635

SCHEDULE : 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, between the hours of 7 : 00 a.m. – 3 : 30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

DUTIES :

• Work under the supervision of the staff Dentist; however, may be required to work under the supervision of the Clinical Director or a BOP mid-level practitioner.
• Responsible for personal health care needs and costs associated with exposure, or possible exposure to any blood borne pathogen or other risk encountered during performance of this contract.
• Provide the following Dental Hygienist services, which include, but are not limited to, the items listed below.
• Provide dental prophylaxis services.
• Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions to each patient
• Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis
• Complete necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist
• Sterilize instruments used for prophylaxis and other instruments as specified by the dental staff
• Perform necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis as directed by the dental staff

REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE :

BENEFITS : Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, ten (10) paid Federal holidays, and healthcare benefits contribution.