DENTAL HYGIENIST - Haskell - IHS

Job Details

Job Location IHS Lawrence - Lawrence, KSPosition Type Full TimeJob Shift DayJob Category Health Care

Description

JOB SUMMARY : Provide dental hygiene and dental education / prevention services which will expand present services that are not available to all adults and children seeking these services.

PRIMARY DUTIES :

• Shall make available the personnel to provide dental hygiene services.
• Advise, administer, and perform dental hygiene services at chair side, to include : Educational and therapeutic preventive services Routine dental prophylaxis
• Shall provide consultation to the Indian Health Center’s dental staff in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases through personal contact.
• Shall become familiar with and understand the policies and procedures of the Indian Health Services.
• Shall be familiar with and understand the DHHS established standards of conduct
• Shall provide patient and parent / guardians education and instruction for the following : Dental disease processes Principles of oral health disease prevention Proper methods of oral health care that are appropriate to the age and needs of the patient.
• Shall provide periodontal services appropriate to the age and needs of the patient including : Root planning Curettage Periodontal charting Radiographs Coronal polishing Diagnostic procedures requested by the Chief Dental Officer
• Contractor is expected to maximize time management and efficiency of hygiene and infection control procedures so that between 6-8 patients are seen and appropriately treated during the clinic day.
• Shall be responsible for sharpening and maintenance of instruments and equipment used in patient treatment.
• Shall be responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the dental unit at the end of each workday.
• Shall be responsible for restocking of supplies used and in the operatory at the end of each workday.
• Shall expose and process radiographs.
• Shall assist with performing oral examinations on recall patients if time and workload permit.
• Shall assist the receptionist, when necessary, with the hygiene recall system and the contacting of short notice patients for treatment.
• Shall not engage in personal business during clinic hours.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION :

• Completion of a course of study in dental hygiene accredited by the American Dental Association as evidenced by a degree or certification.
• A valid current and unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene.
• Background check required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE :

Public Trust

Qualifications

BENEFITS OFFERED : Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, paid time off, holidays and more.

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