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.
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