Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

The Dental Hygienist will provide dental hygiene treatment and preventative instruction in accordance with their administrative and clinical duties. They will be expected to communicate effectively to provide an exceptional experience for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• 85%: Dental Treatments and Prevention
• Validate operatories are ready before the procedure begins to include instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Collect and record patient medical and dental health histories, medications, allergies, and patient vital signs.
• Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based on accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
• Records patient-hygiene transactions as they occur in the patient's dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Evaluate patients for caries risk and periodontal pathology.
• Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, coronal polishing, scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance, sealant application, flossing, and fluoride application consistent professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and clinic's clinical protocols.
• 15%: Documentation
• Consent for treatment is discussed and signed.
• Complete patient chart notes and charges.
• Complete referrals and send x-rays as directed by the dentist.
• Enter actions for every patient based on recall and follow-up needs.
• Organizes and performs preventative oral health presentations and screenings at on-site and off-site locations.
• Receive and place necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business, and patient care of the dental department.

Site with Opening: High Plains Community Health Center Lamar, CO

Hiring Organization: High Plains Community Health Center

Salary: $77,565.00 to $99,295.00 per year

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Dental Hygiene is required.
• Current Colorado License as a Registered Dental Hygienist is required.
• Certification and permit to administer local anesthesia.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) or within 90 days of hire required.
• Radiation safety certification or successful completion of a radiation safety course is required.

General Requirements

• Demonstrates commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and values.
• Maintains knowledge of federal and state regulations related to FQHC's and relative practice area.
• Exhibits the ability to make sound decisions for delivery of care/services.
• Demonstrates effective relationships with clinic staff, patients, public, outside vendors/agencies, and providers.
• Communicates effectively; demonstrates ability to speak, read, and write professionally, as well as compile, analyze and present information in English.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Exercises professional judgment, courtesy, and professionalism in daily interactions with others.

Dental Hygienist Benefits

• Student loan repayment through HRSA.
• CME covered time and expenses that renews annually.
• License and required HPCHC certifications covered.
• Work / Life Balance and so much more.
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with four affordable Cigna Health Plans.
• Basic Group Life / AD&D Insurance provided by employer.
• Voluntary life insurance and short term disability options.
• Supplemental insurance offered at group rates through AFLAC.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 23.5 days per year (increases with employment tenure).
• Holidays 12 paid holidays.
• FAMLI Paid family and medical leave benefits.
• 401K Plan Match and Profit Sharing Options after 1 year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Limited Purpose FSA (Available to HSA Members).
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).