Registered Dental Hygienist

LOCATION

1900 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65807 PAY $37.79-$42.88

SIGN-ON BONUS

$2,500 sign-on bonus.

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 6 hours per day, minimum of two days per week, Estimated hours: 24 to 60 hours per two-week period

QUALIFICATIONS

US Citizen Must have a minimum of six (6) months of experience providing Dental Hygienist services. Must be a graduate of a school of allied health/technical program (or equivalent). Must hold a current certification and registration in General Dentistry and Periodontology, as a Dental Hygienist. Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety. Shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association Shall have the ability to read, understand, count, fluently speak, and legibly write the English language. Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical setting are desirable.

JOB DUTIES

PATIENT CARE

Provides direct patient care and receives guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only the most complex patients and requires only general supervision from a Dentist. Performs patient medical assessment (e.g., medical/dental history, social history, vital signs, full periodontal assessment and charting). Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover. Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently. Provides routine oral prophylactic care to include application of fluoride solutions and making impressions for fluoride carrier trays. Provides gross debridement, deep scaling, curettage, and root planning procedures. Cleans dental prostheses, fixed and removable. Manages dental recall system, referring patients to the doctor for additional care when needed. Applies desensitizing and sealant materials. Administers topical anesthetic agents, local anesthetic (per State license), and local anti-infective agents as directed by the Dentist. Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Routinely interacts in a professional and courteous manner with managers, co-workers and other employees to accomplish the work of the organization. Works with the Dental Assistants to provide input on general chairside assisting, works as a team player, and maintains efficient flow of patient care. Facilitate team or unit processes by working collaboratively with team members or employees to ensure that tasks are completed. Possess knowledge of clinic processes and services to function in and interact with various clinics throughout the hospital.

PATIENT EDUCATION

Responsible for providing patient education appropriate to the Patient’s needs and oral condition (e.g., post-procedure, tobacco cessation, caries and perio-disease prevention). Prepares and provides individual and group oral health care instruction to inpatients, outpatients, and caregivers. Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery.

DENTAL IMAGING

Interprets radiographs and dental images. Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed. Utilizes dental imaging safety techniques, and ensures retakes are minimized. Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory. Ensures instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by Sterile Processing Service standards and in a manner that does not delay clinical care. Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Modifies care as appropriate for patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position). Participate in patient information and time out per Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements. Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs for physical distress. Compensation $38-$43/hour #J-18808-Ljbffr MCFP Springfield