Dental Hygienist

CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC. About the Dental Hygienist Position The Dental Hygienist provides preventive and therapeutic dental services to patients within the scope of practice of Registered Dental Hygienists according to Pennsylvania standards. The Dental Hygienist also maintains proper dental records and timely completion of billing information. Benefits Package Competitive base salary, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, 401K Company Match, 12 Paid Holidays, Company paid life insurance, Employee Health Reimbursement Program, No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more! Responsibilities Provides quality dental hygiene care in all venues through which agency personnel provide dental care. Assist with policy/procedure development in the dental department. Implement and adhere to the policies of the organization, as well as those of funding sources and third-party payers. Attend all regular dental team meetings. Implementation of the dental department’s Quality Improvement Plan. Maintain cleanliness and infection control measures in the dental clinic. Maintain supply inventory for hygiene treatment. Work with front desk personnel to efficiently schedule hygiene patients. Seat and dismiss patients and set up operatories for procedures. Chart all patients, including date, service rendered, instruction given, treatment planning, medical history updates, etc. Perform clinical procedures within the scope of hygiene practice, including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing and selective polishing when medically necessary, expose radiographs as prescribed by dentist, apply topical fluoride as appropriate. Provide patient instruction and demonstrate, when necessary, as delegated by dentist. Maintain current CPR licensure. Other related duties as assigned. Adhere to the organization’s mission, vision, and values; comply with time and attendance policies; maintain professional dress and image. Demonstrate reliability, time management, flexibility, and commitment to department performance improvement. Maintain patient/employee confidentiality and observe the Health Care System’s compliance policies. Requirements Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge At least two years of post-secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program required. Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in Pennsylvania. PHDHP preferred, but not required. CPR Certified At least one-year dental hygiene experience strongly preferred. Ability to work with a diverse population and sensitivity to low-income populations. Highly organized. Computer proficient in office management software. Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s); must generally be present during operating hours. Must be available outside the health center’s normal business hours when necessary. Bilingual/bicultural preferred. Strong interpersonal skills. Our Mission It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines. Our Vision The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered-care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances. Our Values Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication Our History Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we’ve grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient’s medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits. CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at Compensation details: 76000-81000 Yearly Salary Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA Notes: This posting reflects the role of Dental Hygienist; other job postings may appear in related sections such as Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) if applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health & Dental Care, Inc.