Dental Hygienist, Meridian Clinic (.75-1.0 FTE)

Neighborcare Health Career•Seattle, WA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist will develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients, perform patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare's Mission, Guiding Principles, Service Commitments and Goals. The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a dentist. They also document the treatment, communicate with patients and refer to partners as appropriate. New grads encouraged to apply!

Requirements

Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment.
Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and to handle confidential and sensitive patient and staff information.
Ability to work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures and sexual orientations.
Demonstrates the ability to conduct discussions of a sensitive nature with staff and patients.
Ability to build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships that foster a positive working environment with an emphasis on teamwork.
Proficient with computers and the use of email and electronic medical records.
Ability to communicate in person, email, and on the phone effectively.
Completed an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Active Washington State Department of Health Dental Hygiene license.
CPR/BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Dental Hygienist.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients.
Perform patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
Assess oral disease including periodontal disease, dental caries, and oral pathology.
Make reasonable and sound dental assessments and communicate to patient or other providers.
Provide high quality dental care to patients, in accordance with licensure requirements and NCH policies and procedures.
Perform all aspects of hygiene including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, application of sealants and fluoride, and radiographs.
Prep, stock, prepare operatories, and assist with sterilization of instruments.
Assure integration of patient education into all treatment phases and partner with patients to achieve optimal oral health that meets the needs of the patient.
Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
Obtain history and physical appropriate to dental needs/care.
Stay abreast of new innovations, changing practice guidelines and standards to deliver safe, effective, and evidence based care to patients, via continuing education and professional development.
Practice universal precautions, appropriate infection control, and sterilization processes, as defined by Neighborcare Health’s policies and procedures.
Review patient records, charts and other pertinent information prior to providing care.
Consult with appropriate providers and make recommendations to the provider for outside referrals as needed.
Document all patient visits, communication, referrals, and prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with NeighborCare Health guidelines.
Participate in developing and utilizing Neighborcare Health practice guidelines and procedures, using disease registries, participating in audits, and being involved with risk management and utilization management programs.
Assist the Clinic Administrator and Site Dental Director in the planning and evaluation of effective clinic operations.
Assist with meeting clinic quality improvement and operations goals, striving for an efficient, productive clinic.
Participate as a team member with all clinical staff to embody the principles of NeighborCare Health’s Service Commitments.
Attend and contribute at staff meetings, provider meetings, and other in service trainings.
May participate in preceptorship of dental hygiene students, and/or as a clinical shadowing mentor.
Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.