Dental Hygienist
Kalihi Palama Health Center•Honolulu, HI
•$43 - $45
About The Position
The Dental Hygienist performs a variety of dental hygiene duties to promote quality dental care. The role provides clinical hygiene services, supports preventive care and patient education, documents care in Dentrix, and participates in peer review, chart audits, and case presentations. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Current Hawaii Dental Hygiene License or Community Service Dental Hygiene License.
- CPR certification.
- Diploma from a U.S.-accredited Dental Hygiene school.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Chinese.
- One year of experience in a public health setting, in any capacity.
Responsibilities
- Perform all phases of dental hygiene in accordance with the State Board.
- Counsel patients regarding conditions, treatment, and maintenance.
- Educate patients in oral hygiene.
- Promote preventive recall.
- Take conventional and digital radiographs.
- Facilitate referrals to specialists.
- Apply fissure sealants.
- Document all oral conditions.
- Regularly monitor periodontal conditions, including probing depths.
- Develop tentative treatment plans for dentist review.
- Follow OSHA and CDC infection-control guidelines.
- Follow templates and document all procedures and conditions in Dentrix.
- Participate in peer review, chart audits, and case presentations.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate actions beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
