Dental Hygienist

Overview Greater Baden Medical Services (GBMS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare across Southern Maryland. With 9 clinical sites across Prince George's, Charles, and St. Mary's counties, we serve over 18,000 patients each year. We provide fully integrated care that includes primary care, pediatrics, women's health, Title X family planning, dental care, behavioral health, WIC, pharmacy services, and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. Our patient population is primarily made up of Medicaid and uninsured individuals. We are deeply proud to deliver these vital services to everyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay, making Greater Baden an incredibly rewarding place to grow your career while making a tangible, life-changing impact every day. Regular Full-Time Professional Brandywine, MD, US Job Summary This position provides dental hygiene and promotes dental health. Responsible for providing patient care as appropriate in the clinical setting under the supervision of a general dentist. Essential Functions Screening of patients to include review of health history, inspection of head and neck, evaluation for oral cancer, taking blood pressure and dental charting Perform cleanings and address concerns related to patients teeth, gums, and related structures or tissues the mouth Work with dentist to refer patients who have abnormalities including cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths Placement of sealants and application of fluoride Educating patients about appropriate oral hygiene strategies including nutrition, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care Oversee maintenance of case histories, health examination reports, and other dental records Inspect and make recommendations regarding sanitation and elimination of health hazards Refer patients to oral specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment May conduct oral examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage Provide direct patient care as needed and appropriate to serve the community in accordance with the organization’s Health Care Plan Provide appropriate documentation of clinical care provided in a timely manner. This includes maintenance of patient charts in accordance with clinic protocols, and timely documentation of clinical procedures on encounter forms Comply with regulations regarding consultations and other services as required by patients’ insurance coverage Comply with Joint Commission standards for ambulatory care Nonessential Functions Perform timely entry into, and manipulation of, the Electronic Health Record Act as a resource to other members of the health care team, patients, or other members of the community Assure quality of patient care by participating in the organization’s Performance Improvement activities Cooperate with compliance review activities Submit information needed for credentialing files in a timely manner When needed, assist the Safety Officer with employee health activities, especially in the event of an exposure to bloodborne pathogens Participate in team/staff meetings; attend in-service meetings and applicable workshops Perform any and all other duties required to provide for optimal patient care Core Values Quality Respect Professionalism Teamwork Equity Integrity Commitment Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree (A.A.) from an accredited Dental Hygienist program and a minimum of six (6) months experience as a Hygienist Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Maryland Certified in Radiology through an accredited dental hygiene program Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) ACLS or Advanced Life Support within 12 months of employment, if appropriate Physical and Mental Demands Ability to cope with stress. The person in this position needs to occasionally move ab out inside the office. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with patients and/or employees. Must be able to summarize and exchange accurate information. Must be able to lift or catch patient weighing more than 50 pounds in the event of emergency. Performs with frequent interruption or distractions. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues for different purposes in different context. Ability to perceive the nature of sound. Expressing or exchanging information by means of the spoken word, or to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately, loudly or quickly. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to perceive objects where and as they actually are. Cognitive ability to analyze, count, summarize and synthesize information from multiple sources. Ability to recognize social or professional behavioral cues. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret written or verbal documents and instructions. Ability to speak effectively to patients, employees and/or stakeholders of the organization. Bilingual in Spanish is a Plus. Compliance This position requires compliance with Greater Baden Medical Services (Health Center’s) compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the Dental Hygienist’s regular performance evaluation. Travel Must be able to drive between Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc. locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr