Hygienist- Per Diem

Dental HygienistTo provide friendly, professional, and high-quality dental hygiene care to CompleteCare patients within a team-based, patient-centered dental home model of care. Reports to Chief Dental Officer.Essential Responsibilities:Identifies patients and reviews medical historyPerforms Full mouth debridement, Scaling and root planning, child prophylaxis, adult prophylaxis, dental sealants, and fluoride treatmentAdministration of local anesthesiaPerforms Periodontal probing and chartingFills Preauthorization request for scaling and root planingRecords procedures completed, updating medical history, and complying with HIPAAFills hygiene postcardSets the date of next periodic oral exam in the computerProvides Oral hygiene instructionsParticipates in ordering supplies for dental hygiene with dental team leaderCleans and sterilizes instruments used for dental hygiene as outlined by OSHA and CDC guidelinesDisinfects dental chairHelps in taking dental X-rays as neededReviews discharge instructions with patients.Other Job Duties:Provides safe environment of careReduces risk of nosocomial infections in patients, employees, and visitors.Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, and outside agencies in professional mannerContributes to Improving Organizational Performance ActivitiesPromotes positive working relationships among supervisor, staff, and other departmentsInteracts with all other departments to achieve health center missionAlways maintains strict confidentiality as per Confidentiality StatementIdentifies problems and develops recommendation for resolutionDemonstrates ability to organize and prioritize tasksAssumes personal responsibility for ongoing professional growth and developmentParticipates in department planning activities, as requestedParticipates in health center committees, as assignedAdheres to CCHN personnel policiesMaintains clean and orderly work area.Qualifications:Current NJ Dental hygiene License from New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.1 – 2 years of experience preferredCPR certifiedExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to navigate electronic dental record systemsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team.CompleteCare offers full-time and part-time employees a variety of generous benefits, including but not limited to:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)401(k) retirement plan with employer matchingIncentive programLife and disability insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Continuing education and professional development opportunitiesFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Tuition reimbursementReimbursement for licensure and certificationsReimbursement for CPRDiscounted servicesEmployee recognition programsHRA/Ameriflex (covers most out of pocket expenses)Pension planCancer PoliciesEmployee Paid Life insurance, 2 times annual salary up to $150K (CCHN paid benefit)AAA (discounted RatesBJ's Wholesale Club (Discounted Rates)Direct DepositChild Care Reimbursement ProgramIntersite Travel