Dental Hygienist Independent Practice

360care • Knoxville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference every day at 360care. At 360care, we are in business to better the lives of our customers by improving access to quality care by serving as the link between senior care communities and ancillary providers. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences to all we serve, working towards goals with passion and urgency, consistently treating others with understanding and respect, improving through innovation while embracing the ever-changing healthcare landscape. More than 3,000 senior care communities and more than 400 clinicians trust in 360care to help address the residents’ ancillary care needs. 360care works with the highest quality clinical professionals, who are dedicated to seeing that patients receive the best, most appropriate level of care.

Requirements

• Requires travel up to 100% of the time.
• Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record, and car insurance.
• Valid Dental Hygiene or Registered Dental Hygiene License
• Valid Independent Certification and/or License to practice independently

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough oral health assessments, including for signs of oral diseases and abnormalities. Acts as an autonomous clinician responsible for comprehensive oral hygiene assessments.
• Perform dental cleanings, including removing plaque, calculus, and stains from teeth.
• Apply preventative treatments like fluoride applications and sealants.
• Educate patients and families on proper oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing and dietary recommendations.
• Take digital dental x-rays as needed.
• Accurate and timely updates to patient records including documenting treatments and observations.
• Assist Dentist during exams and procedures as needed.
• Assist with patient transportation.
• Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
• Provide timely responses to patient inquiries; document conversations in the EMR.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• State of the art portable equipment and supplies
• All scheduling and billing is completed by 360Care
• Full office support including a Care Coordination team handling all consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post op and IT support
• Field support and mentorship from Clinical Director
• PPE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees