Dental Hygienist Full-Time or Part-Time

Dental Hygienist

Here's what you'll be doing: Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, including medical history review, comprehensive dental charting, and records patient vital signs as required Provides direct patient care in collaboration to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments, may act as an additional resource between patient and dentist as needed Prepares patient care areas by adhering to prescribed Safety and Infection Control procedures, protocols and policies Prepares patient admission, transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception, routine triage, and other office duties Provides instructions for patients in oral hygiene techniques and post-operative instructions while adhering to HIPAA guidelines Maintains dental hygiene inventory and correct operational use of dental equipment Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed What you'll need to be successful: Licensed Wisconsin Dental Hygienist, completion of CRDTS exams and registered with the National Board of Exams for Dental Hygiene is required, with maintained Continuing Education requirements Associates Degree required in dental hygiene, certified to administer local anesthesia, and CPR certification required. Current knowledge of dental hygiene sciences such as oral anatomy, histology, nutrition, pharmacology, and the principles and techniques of dental hygiene services Knowledge and maintenance of dental instruments and materials to perform specialized therapeutic dental hygiene procedures, dental medicaments, and periodontal therapies Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues (both verbally and non-verbally) while upholding a professional work environment Experience with computers and office machines, including Dentrix, Dexis, CT Technology, Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens FCP complies with all CDC vaccine and testing recommendations for healthcare professionals. Proof of immunizations is required and immunizations/testing provided upon hire. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of experience preferred Background Checks and Screening Requirements Basic Background and Drug Screen (National Federal Criminal, State Criminal, County Criminal, National Sex Offender, Education Verification, Previous Employment Verification. DOJ Fingerprinting Caregiver Health Benefits you'll love: Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually 3 weeks of paid holidays Premium free health insurance Flexible spending accounts Short-term disability Life insurance 401k with match