Dental Hygienist (62183)
About The Position
At Union Community Care, our purpose is to stand for whole health to help patients live their fullest lives. We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values. We believe in whole health, addressing disease and the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity. We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This position is responsible for providing basic hygiene services to the patients of Union Community Care.
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
- English proficiency required
Nice To Haves
- Some administrative experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor the quality of patient care and recommend and implement changes for improving patient care
- Develop educational programs for Head Start and other community agencies
- Provide dental hygiene care for patients
- Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings
- Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies
- Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry
- Accurately code procedures following each dental visit
- Follow processes for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of procedures that require prior authorization
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
