Dental Hygienist

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$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

for New Employees (Prorated if less than full time) Barrington Health & Dental Center - 3401 East Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203 Seniors in last semester of RDH program encouraged to apply! Job Shadows provided at time of interview! What you’ll do as a Dental Hygienist at HealthNet The Dental Hygienist position works with the dentist and dental team to meet the oral health needs of patients by performing patient screenings, taking dental x rays, providing dental cleanings, performing clinical documentation, counseling patients on oral hygiene instruction and nutrition. Treat an underserved community in a patient care focused setting! HealthNet provides dedicated appointment time to each patient. 45 minutes for prophylaxis 1 hour for perio maintenance 1 hour per quadrant of SRP ***Additional time provided for dental exams and x-rays When you’ll work as a Dental Hygienist at HealthNet Full-Time – Guaranteed full-time hours when Dentist is unavailable. Mondays: 10am-7pm with lunch scheduled at 2-3pm Tuesday - Fridays: 8am-5pm with lunch scheduled at 12-1pm Job description listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by dentist or clinic manager. Who is HealthNet? HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay. Requirements What you’ll need as a Dental Hygienist at HealthNet New Grads are encouraged to apply! Currently not sponsoring for work visa. Requires graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene and license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Indiana. Eligible to obtain license in state of Indiana. CPR certification – can be obtained after employment. Local Anesthetic preferred. Requires knowledge of medical problems/diagnosis that may necessitate antibiotic pre-medication. Detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the mouth and teeth. Recognize the need for various x-ray's for review by the dentist. The skills/qualifications you’ll bring as a Dental Hygienist at HealthNet Requires ability to work independently. Requires strong organization skills. Self-directed/Self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal skills. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. Must have good eyesight with or without correction (20/30). Ability to experience repeated and prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, and squatting is required. Ability to lift, push, and or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight is required. Reliable transportation required. Physical Requirement Works primarily inside, in a normal dental office environment and hospital operatory setting. Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping and squatting. Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position. Must be able to position and move patients following safety standards. Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours. Will be exposed to all patient elements. Must have good eyesight with or without correction (20/30). Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written. Why work for HealthNet? $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS Competitive Compensation Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance, AD&D Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Domestic Partner Leave Wellness Programs 401k Match Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use. Employee Referral program Tuition Reimbursement - The National Health Service Corp (NHSC site level 25) of up to $50,000 for 2-year contract. 3 paid continuing dental education days/year with $700 allowance yearly for continued education. Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt

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HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr HealthNet, Inc.