Dental Hygienist

Wexford Health • Decatur, IL

292d • $32 - $46

About The Position

The dental office has a need for a Part Time Dental Hygienist. Work with experienced staff, super supportive Dentist, and a 24/7 medical team. Under the direct supervision of a dentist, performs technical and advisory services in oral or dental hygiene involving oral prophylaxis. Under the supervision of a dentist, may perform educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene.

Requirements

• Current Illinois license as a Dental Hygienist.
• Current CPR Certification from accepted organizations (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute).
• Experience working in a dental setting or correctional setting preferred.
• Appropriate education needed to obtain license.

Responsibilities

• Sets up clinic as assigned by supervisor.
• Scaling and cleaning of teeth as prescribed by dentist.
• Assists Dentist in administering fluoride treatments.
• Assists Dentist in completing dental x-rays.
• Accurately records services in the medical record of the patient and classify dental conditions utilizing APHA standards.
• Screens for dental emergencies and sick call.
• Checks and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
• Completes oral prophylactic care including set up of instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures proper cleanup, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment.
• Instructs dental assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed.
• Develop oral hygiene education program for residents.
• Participate in in-service education.
• Curettage and polishing of teeth.
• Instructs patients about oral hygiene and proper care of teeth.
• Maintains cleanliness and sterile conditions of dental unit.
• Assists dentist at clinic sessions.
• Ensures continuity of care.
• Makes appropriate entries on patient's dental chart.
• Supplies data for clinic reports.
• Recognizes the symptoms of shock and fainting and provides necessary aid as directed or required.
• Responsible for dental office security to include instrument counts.
• Maintains constant alertness to conditions that might endanger the security of the institution, personnel and residents.
• Maintains the confidentiality of inmate records.
• Approaches change in a positive manner.
• Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director and Health Care Unit Administrator.
• Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.
• Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Union position
• Annual Increase
• 40 Paid Days Off per year (PTO, holidays, personal, sick)
• BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 50% match up to 6%
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Uniform allowance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree