Dental Hygienist (Part-time, 20 hours per week)

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. 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. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) with matching Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Day, and Holiday packages Flexible Spending Account Plan Employee Assistance Program Life/ADD insurance policy Long Term Disability Insurance