Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provides dental hygiene services in the SmileMakers clinic and provides outbound services including dental prophylaxis, sealants, fluoride and dental education in the schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Provides dental services for patients of all ages including but not limited to dental prophylaxis, radiographs, sealants, fluoride varnish, prescriptions to pharmacies, preauthorization of prescriptions such as fluoride as required by Medicaid and referrals to dental providers for services not provided in our clinic (oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthetics, dental treatment with IV sedation).

Competencies required to perform the job successfully include the following:

• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations
• Technical Skills- Must possess skills required to perform tasks of a registered dental hygienist as well as continuously striving to build knowledge regarding the role of dental services in public health
• Customer Service- Responds promptly to needs of dental patients
• Interpersonal- Maintains confidentiality
• Communication- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Diversity- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
• Organizational Support- Completes tasks correctly and on time
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment and manages competing demands
• Dependability- Follows instruction, responds to management direction, punctual for work and meetings
• Initiative- Seeks increased responsibilities
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently
• Quality-

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Edits work for spelling and grammar
• Accuracy and attention to detail are imperative with numerical data

Qualifications for an individual to perform this job successfully include being able to do each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Must possess an active license to practice dental hygiene in the state of Colorado

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to enter numbers in computer accurately for billing purposes, coding and any other need.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet and Dental Program software (e.g. Dentrix and Dexis) and Database software

Certificates and Licenses: Current Colorado driver's license; Must possess a license to practice dental hygiene in the state of Colorado; Certificate or proof of liability insurance and a current driver's license in good standing

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.