Dental Hygienist - Sturgeon Bay

Job Description

Job Description

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Paid Quarterly After 90 DaysEligible for Loan Repayment ProgramsDo you want to come work for an organization that helps to support and engage with the community? Are you passionate about helping people? Do you enjoy innovation and growth?Then come join our amazing team here at N.E.W Community Clinic! N.E.W. Community Clinic's mission is to provide access to quality, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare for the underserved in our community. This means we serve those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.We are currently looking for a Dental Hygienist who promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.Essential Functions of the Job:Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patientMaintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instrumentsProperly captures digital radiographs that are diagnostic (root apices /no overlapping). Radiographs properly labeledCompletes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum marginsDetects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studiesMaintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of suppliesDocuments dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical, and dental histories charting in patient recordsQualifications and Education RequirementsEducation: Associate degree in Dental HygieneExperience:2-years preferred but open to new graduatesExpertise: must be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques/CPRLanguage: Comprehend and use basic language either written or spoken to communicate information and ideals Up to a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! NEWCC offers a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified Dental Hygienists. Bonus amount is based on the employee's scheduled FTE and is paid according to the terms of the sign-on bonus agreement. Eligibility and payout schedule apply.40 hours/wk = $10,00036 hours/wk = $9,00032 hours/wk = $8,00028 hours/wk = $7,00024 hours/wk = $6,000<24 hours/wk = at NEWCC's discretion