Dental Hygienist

To provide basic hygiene services to the patients of Union Community Care (UCC).

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

Administrative

1.Monitor the quality of patient care and recommend and implement changes for improving patient care

2.Develop educational programs for Head Start and other community agencies

3.Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Dental Director

Clinical

4. Provide dental hygiene care for patients

5. Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings

6. Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies

7. Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry

Billing

8. Accurately code procedures following each dental visit

9. Follow processes for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of procedures that require prior authorization

Other

10. Performs other work-related duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist License

Dental Hygiene degree from accredited school

Successful completion of Union Community Care’s (UCC) credentialing process

Participation in all insurance plans that UCC accepts

Some administrative experience preferred

English proficiency required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-10 are considered essential functions of the job.

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.

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