Dental Hygienist

Southeast Community Health Systems•Greensburg, KY

12d

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating dental care tasks, primarily focused on keeping patients’ teeth and gums clean. The role provides clinical services and health education to improve and maintain patients’ or the general public’s oral health, and treats dental problems or diseases. Duties may include educating patients on oral hygiene, taking and developing X-rays, and applying fluoride or sealants. Other duties within the scope of the license may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
License as a dental hygienist in good standing within the state of Louisiana.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease.
Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins using dental instruments.
Record and review patient medical histories.
Examine gums with probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
Expose and develop X-ray film.
Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
Treat dental problems or diseases.
Fabricate medical devices.
Examine the mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Perform other duties within the scope of the license as assigned.
Participate and cooperate in the organization’s compliance program.
Maintain regulatory requirements, complete annual educational requirements, and attend required in-services and staff meetings.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, wear identification while on duty, and use the computerized time-punch system correctly.
Represent the organization professionally and communicate the facility’s mission, ethics, and goals.