Dental Hygienist - Per Diem

Position Summary Dental Hygienist – Per Diem. Reports to Chief Dental Officer. Per Diem, Non‑Exempt. Provides preventive and therapeutic dental services to patients in accordance with Pennsylvania registered dental hygienist scope of practice. Maintains dental records and billing information. Benefits Package Competitive base salary. Duties Provides quality dental hygiene care in all venues. Assist with policy and procedure development in the dental department. Implement and adhere to the policies of the organization, funding sources, and third‑party payers. Attend all regular dental team meetings. Implement the dental department’s Quality Improvement Plan. Maintain cleanliness and infection control measures in the dental clinic. Maintain supply inventory for hygiene treatment. Work with front desk personnel to efficiently schedule hygiene patients. Seat and dismiss patients and set up operatories for procedures. Chart all patients, including date, service rendered, instructions given, treatment planning, and medical history updates. Perform clinical procedures within the scope of hygiene practice, including thorough and gentle prophylaxis, scaling, root planning and selective polishing when medically necessary, expose radiographs as prescribed by dentist, and apply topical fluoride as appropriate. Provide patient instruction and demonstrate, when necessary, as delegated by dentist. Maintain current CPR licensure. Other related duties as assigned. Adhere to the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Adhere to the organization’s policies regarding time and attendance. Comply with accepted dress code and maintain a professional image. Demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness. Manage time and other resources to meet established goals within agreed time frames. Demonstrate flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments. Participate in the department’s performance improvement activities. Maintain patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Observe Health Care System’s compliance policies. Requirements At least two years of post‑secondary education from an accredited dental hygiene program. Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in Pennsylvania. PHDHP preferred, but not required. CPR certified. At least one‑year dental hygiene experience strongly preferred. Ability to work with a diverse population and sensitivity to low‑income populations. Highly organized. Computer proficient in office management software. Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s). Must generally be present during operating hours at assigned CHDC site(s). Must be available outside the health center’s normal business hours when necessary. Bilingual/bicultural preferred. Strong interpersonal skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health & Dental Care, Inc.