Dental Hygienist

Quad•Town of Lomira, WI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

QuadMed is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join its team in Lomira, Wisconsin. The position works four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 6:40 a.m. to 5:10 p.m., and is offering a sign-on bonus. The Dental Hygienist conducts oral examinations, performs dental prophylaxis, and carries out other duties related to preserving dental health and preventing dental disease. The role provides quality care to both children and adults, including oral health assessments, clinical hygiene services, education, and coordination with other health care professionals. QuadMed partners with employers nationwide to provide value-driven health and wellness services in or near the workplace. The company describes its purpose as helping patients achieve their full potential through meaningful, unrushed care. Eligible employees are offered comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene.
Unrestricted license to practice oral hygiene in the State of Wisconsin.
Current CPR (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
Considerable knowledge of equipment and procedures used in dental prophylactic treatments.
Considerable knowledge of dental terminology and equipment.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and commitment to fostering inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed hygienist is preferred.
Knowledge of Dentrix software is a plus.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with oral health management for health and wellness center patients.
Obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based on accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
Record patient-hygienist interactions in dental records accurately and completely, including the patient’s condition and care or treatment provided.
Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling to dental patients.
Provide clinical oral hygiene services, including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application, and fluoride application, in accordance with professional standards, state law, and QuadMed protocols.
Coordinate appropriate dental hygiene care with other health care professionals involved in a patient’s health care management.
Organize and deliver preventive oral health presentations at on-site and off-site locations.
Take dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations, laws, department directives, and protocols.
Perform procedures delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations, laws, and QuadMed protocols and directives.
Help maintain department areas in compliance with QuadMed and health and wellness center policies, including infection control, exposure control, and safety requirements.
Receive and place telephone calls related to professional matters, center business, and patient care.
Assist with clinical and administrative functions of the health and wellness center as appropriate and as time permits.
Dispose of contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with QuadMed directives, center policy, and state and federal regulations.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and center rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing dental hygiene practice and clinical services, as well as personnel, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality requirements.
Travel when necessary to meet operational needs.
Perform other related or necessary tasks as directed by a supervisor to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.