Dental Hygienist - Atrium Health Dental Clinic FT

Department 10022 Carolinas Medical Center - Dental Status Full time Benefits Eligible Yes Hours Per Week 40 Schedule Details / Additional Information Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25 Major Responsibilities Provides and records in the patient’s dental file, the following therapeutic and preventative procedures: supra and subgingival calculus and stain removal, polishing of teeth and restorations and application of chemical compounds that have the approval of the American Dental Association as desensitizing agents or as effective agents in the prevention of dental caries. Educates patients in proper nutrition in the prevention of dental caries. Recommends and provides instruction in appropriate oral hygiene items in the prevention of dental disease. Exposes and processes x-rays of the teeth for diagnostic purposes. Sharpens and maintains all hygiene instruments, as needed. Maintains and coordinates a recall system for all hygiene patients. Follows-up and contacts overdue hygiene patients in keeping the schedule as full as possible. Education / Experience Required Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Good communication skills. Good customer service skills. Current license as a Dental Hygienist from the State of Illinois. Current CPR certification. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to function independently and use good judgment in managing the dental hygiene needs of the patients. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when the patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis. Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work. Compensation Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Benefits And More Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability. Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave. Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs. Educational Assistance Program. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Under supervision, performs therapeutic and preventive dental procedures on patients. Provides dental health education and instruction to patients in the areas of oral hygiene and disease control. Records oral health histories and oral conditions observed. Participates in special departmental projects, as required. Performs procedures allowed by regulation of the Department of Registration and Education or as assigned by supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atrium Health