Dental Hygienist

Overview El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist, dedicated to serving the needs of our community. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. We strive to improve the quality of life by bringing primary health care and basic health education to the people of Northern New Mexico through a system of clinics and cooperative programs. El Centro offers vital health services in a caring and supportive environment. Responsibilities The Dental Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening, radiographic studies, charting restorations, periodontal pocket measurements, performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act, and gathering and updating patient information. The primary duties include cleaning and polishing teeth, instructing patients in good oral hygiene habits and aftercare for dental treatments rendered, and providing other preventative dental care, and working chair-side as needed with the dentist during examinations and treatments. The dental hygienist may also take X-rays, make molds for crowns and dental prosthetics, remove sutures, polish fillings and other metal restorations, and take and record medical history and medication lists. Minimum Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED plus graduation from a two-year ADA-accredited school of Dental Hygiene. Licensure: Licensure to practice dental hygiene from any state, territory or province recognized by the Council on Education of the American Dental Association is required. If licensure is from outside the State of New Mexico, endorsement by the New Mexico State Board of Dentistry is required. Certificate: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Experience: No specialized experience required. Other Requirements: TST Test HepB vaccine or waiver Benefits 401 k Retirement 7 Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account (FSA) #J-18808-Ljbffr