Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Positive Company Culture
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

We’re Dedicated to Helping Families Affected by Bleeding Disorders
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of something exceptional! We are a small, non-profit outpatient clinic dedicated to improving the lives of those living with a bleeding disorder. Our culture provides a positive work environment that encourages professional and personal growth. Come join our world-class comprehensive care team and make an impactful difference in patients lives!

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Schedule: Full-time benefited position consisting of three 10-hour shifts per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Enjoy a consistent schedule with Fridays, weekends, and recognized holidays off! Additional hours may be available based on organizational needs and employee interest.

Wage Type: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Dentist

Position Summary
The dental hygienist is responsible for providing oral health education to patients by assessing dental needs and reviewing past dental history, while tailoring information to the specific needs of the bleeding disorder community. The dental hygienist also assists patients in accessing dental care, particularly those who are in need and do not have a dental provider.

The dental hygienist provides clinical dental hygiene services, participates in comprehensive care clinics, and supports the development and operation of the Hemophilia Outreach Center’s dental program. This role includes collaboration with the dental and medical teams to coordinate care and may include chairside dental assisting as needed.

Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene. Licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
Minimum of 3 years of dental hygienist experience required.

Expectations
Provide exceptional care for our patients while recognizing the value of teamwork. All team members are expected to focus on patients’ needs, interact with others in a friendly manner, communicate in a positive and professional way, use time effectively and efficiently, and demonstrate an overall high level of performance. Education of patients and the public on dental health and wellness is a priority.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care.
• Experience working with medically complex patients or special populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximum program effectiveness and patient benefit.
• Ability to communicate with members of the dental community to help patients access care, particularly those without a current dental provider.
• Proficiency in preventive and periodontal dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and full-mouth debridement.
• Ability to adapt to a developing dental program, contribute to clinical workflows, and provide chairside assistance as needed.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Provide recommendations and follow-up care for patients with bleeding disorders based on oral assessments and past history.
• Assist patients in accessing dental care when needed.
• Attend comprehensive care clinics, including pre- and post-staffing sessions.
• Provide individualized oral hygiene education during comprehensive care clinics, including guidance on home care and preventive practices tailored to patients with bleeding disorders.
• Perform oral health screenings during comprehensive care clinics to identify concerns requiring evaluation or treatment by a dentist, communicate findings to the care team, and facilitate referrals as appropriate.
• Provide dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing (SRP), and full-mouth debridement (FMD), consistent with patient needs, the established care plan, and applicable scope of practice and supervision requirements.
• Review relevant medical and dental histories and coordinate with the dentist and medical team regarding patient-specific bleeding management plans and precautions before clinical care.
• Provide chairside dental assisting on an as-needed basis when patients receive treatment from the dentist, including preparing the treatment area, assisting during procedures, and supporting room turnover within training and applicable scope of practice.
• Collaborate with the dental team to develop, implement, and improve workflows for scheduling, patient preparation, clinical care, referrals, and follow-up.
• Help maintain dental equipment and instruments through routine care, cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance according to manufacturer instructions and organizational protocols; identify and report equipment concerns.
• Document screenings, education, clinical services, and care coordination accurately and promptly. Support continuity of care through communication with the dental and medical teams, referral tracking, and coordination of follow-up visits and ongoing preventive care.
• Annual cooperative preventive dental clinic with NWTC
• Perform other duties as assigned.