Dental Hygienist

Lake County IL-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Waukegan, IL
1,001-5,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs
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The Dental Hygienist is a valuable member of our Primary Care team who provides quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. Assist other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities.

  • Improve the oral health of patients through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other dental hygiene-related services.
  • Enhance the efficiency of the clinic by performing expanded duties as allowable by law and as directed by the dentist.
  • Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience and are treated with the care and compassion expected.
  • Ensure all patient records and related documentation are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.
  • Ensure all tasks provide and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties complying with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures.
  • Ensure direct patient care is delivered using established dental hygiene procedures.
  • Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Interact positively with patients to provide information and education about oral hygiene, handle and resolve patient concerns with enthusiasm and empathy.
  • Establish favorable working relationships with all staff members and associated with clinic operations, including clerks, dental assistants, dentists, and related staff.
  • Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of the organization at all times.
  • Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
  • Complete continuing education as necessary to retain state license.
  • Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned.
  • Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
  • Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers.
  • Expose intraoral and extra oral dental radiographs.
  • Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists, as appropriate.
  • Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
  • Follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist.
  • Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
  • Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentists.
  • Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
  • Educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
  • Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population.
  • Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation.
  • Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology, and equipment in the collection of patient data, records, management, and collections.
  • Maintain a recall system with the EHR/EDR system.
  • Utilization of intraoral camera in clinical documentation.
  • Provide oral hygiene care in an integrated clinical environment.
  • Provide dental services at multiple Community Health Center locations.
  • Assist in instrument processing and sterilization, in accordance with standard guidelines set forth by the agency.
  • Participates in the Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) evaluation process.
  • May be assigned to various site locations to provide care to patients as needed.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of an accredited dental hygienist program.
  • Current Registered Dental Hygienist with state licensure.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Certification to administer local anesthesia.
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