Dental Hygienist

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Performs dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease by performing the following duties:
* Perform oral prophylaxis instruction for proper home care techniques for oral hygiene.

* Perform topical fluoride treatment.

* Screen and evaluate patients regarding caries detection, periodontal pathology and medical history.

* Exposing, processing, and mounting of radiographs.

* Supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage.

* Root planning.

* Perform procedures involving team periodontal surgical techniques.

* Provide gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions.

* Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of the dental prevention and dental education program.

* Assist in training of dental assistants and other staff.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills or Abilities

* Effectively communicates with staff, patients and external contacts

* Able to evaluate patient’s response to care through observation

* Professionally handles patient complaints

* Acts as a team member with dental staff and medical staff within the Health Center.

* Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately

* Participates in staff meetings, trainings and committees

* Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy

* Ability to work independently and with little supervision

* Proficiency with computers, including MSWord, Outlook and Excel.

Required Knowledge, Experience or Licensure/Registration

* Current State of Ohio Dental Hygiene License

* Two or four-year college degree from a college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* CPR certified or obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

Education & Experience Requirements:

* Current State of Ohio Dental Hygiene License
* Two or four-year college degree from a college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* CPR certified or obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

We assess our compensation ranges annually so ensure that we are staying competitive in our offers.

Compensation Range:

TBD/Negotiable

Benefits:

For qualifying employees, we offer numerous benefit options which include employer covered life insurance and short – term disability, voluntary benefit options, medical, dental, and vision. Visit our website for additional benefit information.

Compensation Points:

Loan Repayment, Cost of Living, Health Insurance

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