Dental Hygienist - Reedsburg, La Crosse, Cashton or Prairie du Chien

Description

Position Title: Dental Hygienist


Department: Dental

Reports To: Dental Clinical Supervisor


Status: Exempt

Location: Reedsburg, La Crosse and Cashton Clinic

Number of Positions: Multiple


Hours: 30-40 per week


Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is expanding to the Reedsburg area and we are looking to hire a Dental Hygienist to work at this location.


Summary

The individual will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of patient and family hygiene programs, operational procedures in accordance with Health Center policies, and patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services to infants, children and adults patients which includes taking medical history; vital signs; charting; soft tissue exam; periodontal charting; scaling and root planning; x-rays; sterilization; treatment planning for hygiene; patient education and instruction

• Work cohesively with all staff to develop a comprehensive prevention based education program for patients, community organizations and schools

• Correspond directly with the Dental Leadership regarding treatment planning and case management issues

• Work with Dental Leadership and staff to ensure all safety, OSHA, and Health Center Standards are being adhered to by staff and students

• Assist with strategic planning initiatives, setting objectives and taking action to ensure objectives are realized

• Network with other dentists, hygienists, and health care workers in the region to support the dental program and the Health Center as a whole

• Speak to civic and other service groups on Dental topics as requested

• Keep current in field through reading appropriate journals, attending educational opportunities and networking with peers

• Instrument sharpening in order to keep instruments in the best working condition for optimal patient care

• Promote the mission, vision and values of the organization in all interactions

• Report to work as scheduled

• Knowledge and location of SDS sheets, and the emergency medical kit, dental policy and procedure binder

• Working knowledge of the EDR with direct responsibility of completing progress notes, billing procedures, and updating health histories on each patient

• Knowledge of dental equipment and supplies needed for all procedures

• Knowledge of coverage by Healthy Neighbor Plan, Forward Health and private insurances, along with required prior authorizations for services

• Completion of chart audits quarterly

• Knowledge and compliance of the dental department's scheduling guidelines

• Monthly meeting requirements with all dental staff, and bi-monthly meetings with the Dental Supervisor

• Follows routine duties: time card punches, time card approval, emails, mailbox and voicemail

Qualifications

The individual must respect the confidentiality of patient information while performing job duties and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and public. The individual must also possess excellent understanding of prevailing standards of general dentistry practice and the ability to constructively participate in a clinical quality improvement. The position includes having to meet deadlines, deal effectively with time pressures and stress and write reports and correspondence. Intermediate math skills and legible handwriting is required.

Education and/or Experience

The individual must have completed an accredited dental hygiene program and be eligible to practice as a dental hygienist in Wisconsin. This position requires a current CPR certification.