Dental Hygienist

NeighborHealth•Charleston, WV

16h

About The Position

NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is a large community health center serving the greater Boston area with a commitment to patient and community health. This full-time Dental Hygienist position is an immediate opening within the Dental department. The role involves providing comprehensive oral hygiene services and education to patients of all ages at various NeighborHealth locations. The position requires flexible hours and a valid driver's license. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED required.
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene School.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.
Recent graduate Dental Hygienists encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Prepare patient for dental hygiene procedure by welcoming them, making them feel at ease and answering their questions
Perform all necessary prophylactic services within the scope of duty: cleaning, root planning and scaling, polishing, fluoride treatment and apply sealants.
Expose and develop radiographic studies
Educate patients by giving oral hygiene instructions
Prepare treatment operatory for patient by adhering to prescribed infection control, equipment maintenance, and sterilization procedures and protocols.
Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient’s oral health
In a timely manner accurately and consistently document all patient encounters and information in Dentrix and Epic, as appropriate
Provide communication and participate in health fairs and outreach events
Travel to and from NeighborHealth and community locations, transport equipment and materials as needed and appropriate
Update and maintain program materials and forms
Assist with various administrative functions in support of department operations and funding requirements
Respect and maintain patient confidentiality by complying with NeighborHealth privacy policies and protocols
Demonstrate excellent customer services to internal and external customers by behaving in a professional manner, displaying a positive attitude and willingness to help as needed.
Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
Promote a sense of “teamwork” through demonstration of self-. direction and self-motivation.
Solve problems independently or knows when to seek consultation.
Displays outstanding customer service skills when interacting with all NeighborHealth customers according to the ACE model
Adheres to all NeighborHealth and departmental policies and procedures
Participate in required departmental activities and meetings
Perform other related duties