Dental Hygienist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bowen Health•Huntington, IN

About The Position

Responsible for the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive and therapeutic services to Bowen Health dental patients. The Registered Dental Hygienist also provides oral health information to individuals and groups. The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The hygienist assesses periodontal health, provides clinical oral hygiene services and patient education, documents care in dental records, and coordinates hygiene care with other health professionals. The role also supports dental clinic operations, assists dentists and patients during examinations and treatments, takes vital signs and dental X-rays under dentist supervision, and maintains treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment. The normal work routine involves frequent exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and moderate ergonomic risk from repetitive motion. The position may involve a moderate amount of physical exertion, including bending, lifting, and twisting. Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace, complies with applicable laws including ADA and OSHA regulations, and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene.
Hold an unrestricted license to practice oral hygiene in the State of Indiana.
Obtain satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience as a dental hygienist, especially in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and obtain clinical evidence of their periodontal health.
Assist in the oral management of clinic patients and obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data according to accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
Document patient-hygiene interactions in dental records so the records accurately and completely reflect the contact, patient condition, and care or treatment provided.
Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling to dental clinic patients.
Provide clinical oral hygiene services, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, sealant application, and fluoride application, in accordance with professional standards, state law, and clinic protocols.
Integrate appropriate dental hygiene care with other health professionals involved in the patient’s care.
Perform independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist, in accordance with state regulations, law, and Dental Department protocols and directives.
Assist with clinical and administrative clinic functions.
Dispose of contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with department directives, clinic policy, and state and federal regulations.
Facilitate patient flow and anticipate dentists’ needs in delivering dental care.
Take and monitor patients’ vital signs and obtain medical and medication histories.
Prepare patients for examination or treatment.
Take dental X-rays under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist.
Assist with examinations, treatments, procedures, and emergencies.
Maintain dental hygiene treatment rooms in a clean, orderly, and stocked condition.
Sterilize instruments and perform routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment and work areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.