Dental Hygienist

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for conducting dental hygiene examinations and treatment on patients and assisting in improving the knowledge level of patients on preventative oral hygiene.

Requirements

Two year Dental Hygienist degree.
Current Alaska Dental Hygienist licensure.
Valid Alaska Driver License and insurable under the Tribe's policy.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years or more Dental Hygienist experience preferred.
Experience working with Alaska Native or American Indian people preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs routine dental hygiene examinations and clinical services.
Record and maintaining periodontal charting.
Record and maintain patient chart notes.
Assists Dentist with Treatment plans.
Reviews patient medical and dental history for evidence of past and present conditions.
Examines the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidences of plaque and periodontal disease.
Takes digital and pantograph radiographs to identify tooth structures and abnormalities.
Polishes teeth and applies medicaments required.
Prepares tooth and applies pit and fissure sealants.
Prepares and discusses dental hygiene treatment plans for patients including daily oral care requirements, proper techniques of oral hygiene, and disease prevention.
Refers abnormalities to dentist for further discussion with patients.
Performs specialized dental hygiene procedures that could involve administration of local anesthetic.
Performs deep sub-gingival scaling and root planning.
Provides patient care instructions for post-operative care of patients.
Coordinates and works with other team members to assure for the efficient and effective flow of patients through clinic.
Communicates effectively with other health care providers and patients.
Provides verbal and written instructions in a clear and concise manner to ensure that instructions are understood.
Sets expectations for the visit with the patient by listening to their concerns and addressing those, which can be addressed within the time scheduled and informing patients of the course of action to follow for other health care concerns.
Instructs other health care professionals in the proper techniques of oral hygiene to be applied to patients.
Maintain Schedule and ensure optimal flow of daily duties.
Confirm patients for their scheduled appointments.
Making sure the afternoon and following morning patients, who were only left a message are going to make their scheduled appointments.
Assisting other personnel by maintaining adequate sterilization.
Help to maintain adequate inventory.
Adhere to the Tribe's policies and procedures.