Dental Hygienist - Part-time OR Full-time
Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska·Soldotna, Alaska
Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska·Soldotna, Alaska
Perform dental hygiene procedures including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing under the direction of a dentist. Provide patient education on oral health disease prevention and maintain sterilized clinical instruments.
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT This purpose of this position is to perform dental hygiene procedures, as outlined by state licensure, under the direction of a dentist.
The Dental Hygienist shall also provide patient education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION Provides direct patient care by providing prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, patient education, perio examinations, perio scaling and root planing, application of desensitizing medication, oral cancer examination, providing local anesthesia and or nitrous oxide, and other procedures as directed by dentist.
Provides treatment and education to patients with the goal of controlling and preventing oral health disease such as caries and periodontal disease.
Takes and records vital signs prior to treatment, when necessary.
Records diagnosis, procedural codes, treatment notes, and treatment plans in the patient chart.
Provides patient with necessary education, including pre- and post-operative instructions.
Sterilizes and maintains instruments and supplies according to clinic policy.
Prepares operatory appropriately for each patient.
Assists dental providers as needed including seating patients, anesthetizing, administering nitrous oxide, answering phones, making appointments, and assisting with the flow of the office without direction.
Acts as a PCHS liaison and representative by providing community oral health education and services off site to include schools, senior centers, and organizations as needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in Dental Hygiene.
Possess a current State of Alaska Dental Hygiene License and a State of Alaska Anesthesia License.
Must be a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program with a current State of Alaska Dental Hygiene and Anesthesia License. Requires at least two years of prior experience working in a dental clinic.
Market context
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