Dental hygienist

Join Fowler Dental Clinic in Providing Outstanding Oral Care to Patients Fowler Dental Clinic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable, quality dental care to underserved communities in Green and Lafayette Counties. Our clinic serves individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing financial barriers to dental care. We do accept Medicaid and Delta Dental insurance plans. Our mission is to improve the oral health and well-being of our patients, while promoting overall health and dignity. Our work environment includes: Employer Paid GBT Prophylaxis Master Certification Prophylaxis Master provides reduced treatment time and enhanced patient and hygienist comfort. Fowler Dental is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to join our dental practice under the general supervision of our Dentist. The ideal candidate will provide professional, high-quality dental care and education to a broad range of patients within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care. Title Dental hygienist Job Description Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour Essential Job Functions Evaluate patients and implement treatment regimens under the supervision of the Dentist. Provides complete documentation of all findings, treatments, and outcomes. Performance expectations: Assesses dental conditions and risk, uses patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting and perio-charting; takes patient vital signs as required. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants, fluoride varnishes, and related procedures. Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist. · Initiates oral health education and prevention activities. Documents the dental history of chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow-up on the result. Participates in Quality Improvement activities as requested by the Dentist/Clinical Director Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment in assigned operatories and for the assigned equipment. Regularly and thoroughly performs maintenance of assigned equipment. Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocols to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans. Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services. Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental disease and associated conditions and pathology in dental patients. Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocols and procedures. Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines. Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards. Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence. Maintains patient confidentiality. Works independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Registered dental hygienist (RDH) from an accredited program with a current license to practice in the state of WI. Salary Range part-time $42 - $45 per hour Benefits 401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Shift & Schedule Expected hours: 32 per week 8 hour shift No weekends Monday - Thursday 8 am-4 pm with 1 hour lunch break Requirements Licensed dental hygienist Registered/Licensed Dental Hygienist Preferences Medical records and care plans experience. Hiring Process [1] Please apply through the Jobley application form ↓ [2] A recruiter will contact you to schedule an interview ↓ [3] Interview ↓ [4] Job offer ↓ [5] While proceeding with the hiring process, please apply for the Jobley Bonus through your Jobley account. *The average time from application to job offer is about one week to one month. *If you are currently employed and have difficulty changing jobs right now, schedules can be discussed. Jobley Bonus $90 If you land this job through Jobley, you will be eligible for a jobley bonus.