DENTAL HYGIENIST

Dental Hygienist

IHS Haskell - Lawrence, KS 66046

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Category: Health Care

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Provide dental hygiene and dental education/prevention services which will expand present services that are not available to all adults and children seeking these services.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Shall make available the personnel to provide dental hygiene services.
• Advise, administer, and perform dental hygiene services at chair side, to include:
  • Educational and therapeutic preventive services
  • Routine dental prophylaxis
• Shall provide consultation to the Indian Health Center's dental staff in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases through personal contact.
• Shall become familiar with and understand the policies and procedures of the Indian Health Services.
• Shall be familiar with and understand the DHHS established standards of conduct
• Shall provide patient and parent/guardians education and instruction for the following:
  • Dental disease processes
  • Principles of oral health disease prevention
  • Proper methods of oral health care that are appropriate to the age and needs of the patient.
• Shall provide periodontal services appropriate to the age and needs of the patient including:
  • Root planning
  • Curettage
  • Periodontal charting
  • Radiographs
  • Coronal polishing
  • Diagnostic procedures requested by the Chief Dental Officer
• Contractor is expected to maximize time management and efficiency of hygiene and infection control procedures so that between 6-8 patients are seen and appropriately treated during the clinic day.
• Shall be responsible for sharpening and maintenance of instruments and equipment used in patient treatment.
• Shall be responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the dental unit at the end of each workday.
• Shall be responsible for restocking of supplies used and in the operatory at the end of each workday.
• Shall expose and process radiographs.
• Shall assist with performing oral examinations on recall patients if time and workload permit.
• Shall assist the receptionist, when necessary, with the hygiene recall system and the contacting of short notice patients for treatment.
• Shall not engage in personal business during clinic hours.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Completion of a course of study in dental hygiene accredited by the American Dental Association as evidenced by a degree or certification.
• A valid current and unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene.
• Background check required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Public Trust