Dental Hygienist-Crescent City Dental

RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health•Palatka, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Thriving non-profit, federally qualified health center headquartered in Palatka, Florida is seeking a motivated and experienced Dental Hygienist. This is a full-time position. Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-7:00 pm. Provide the full scope of primary care oral health services which fall under his/her field of training, including, but not limited to, preventive services and oral health education to patients of Aza Health (AH). In addition, the Dental Hygienist is a member of the AH team. In that capacity, he/she is expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of AH and work collaboratively to achieve them. He/she must be cognizant of, and comply with, all AH policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations. This position reports to the Chief Dental Officer.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygienist Program.
State of Florida licensure
Basic Life Support Certification
Computer literate - ability to utilize electronic health record in the performance of clinical duties
Ability to analyze complex information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish effective and harmonious relations with AH patients, AH staff and the general public.
Commitment to and ability to successfully demonstrate honesty, confidentiality, integrity, quality, teamwork, customer service, and professionalism. Must have and display a positive outlook. Must demonstrate dedication to the Aza Health mission and to the success of the corporation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols (i.e. - Operatory Protocols for Hygiene Visits, Operatory Cleaning policy, Instrument Sterilization policy, etc.).
Complete patient screening procedures as appropriate (i.e. - assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, taking blood pressure and pulse, etc.)
Complete dental prophylaxis by removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) and stains from all surfaces of the teeth and from beneath gum margins.
Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing and flossing).
Counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
Arrive and be available to see patients on time. This applies to morning and afternoon sessions. The goal is to minimize patient waiting time and increase patient satisfaction.
Complete clinical record documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) prior to leaving the office on the day the service is performed, with charts locked within 72 hours of visit.
Comply with all AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) requirements (medication reconciliation, avoid “Do Not Use” abbreviations, pain management, time-out, etc.).
Comply with all AH credentials requirements (e.g. - PPD testing on initial hire, DEA, FL licensure, 3rd Party insurance applications, etc.).