DENTAL HYGIENIST - Haskell - IHS

Mcsg Technologies • Lawrence, KS

12h

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Provide dental hygiene and dental education/prevention services which will expand present services that are not available to all adults and children seeking these services. PRIMARY DUTIES: Shall make available the personnel to provide dental hygiene services. Advise, administer, and perform dental hygiene services at chair side, to include: Educational and therapeutic preventive services Routine dental prophylaxis Shall provide consultation to the Indian Health Center’s dental staff in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases through personal contact. Shall become familiar with and understand the policies and procedures of the Indian Health Services. Shall be familiar with and understand the DHHS established standards of conduct Shall provide patient and parent/guardians education and instruction for the following: Dental disease processes Principles of oral health disease prevention Proper methods of oral health care that are appropriate to the age and needs of the patient. Shall provide periodontal services appropriate to the age and needs of the patient including: Root planning Curettage Periodontal charting Radiographs Coronal polishing Diagnostic procedures requested by the Chief Dental Officer Contractor is expected to maximize time management and efficiency of hygiene and infection control procedures so that between 6-8 patients are seen and appropriately treated during the clinic day. Shall be responsible for sharpening and maintenance of instruments and equipment used in patient treatment. Shall be responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the dental unit at the end of each workday. Shall be responsible for restocking of supplies used and in the operatory at the end of each workday. Shall expose and process radiographs. Shall assist with performing oral examinations on recall patients if time and workload permit. Shall assist the receptionist, when necessary, with the hygiene recall system and the contacting of short notice patients for treatment. Shall not engage in personal business during clinic hours.

Requirements

• Completion of a course of study in dental hygiene accredited by the American Dental Association as evidenced by a degree or certification.
• A valid current and unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygiene and dental education/prevention services
• Advise, administer, and perform dental hygiene services at chair side
• Provide consultation to the Indian Health Center’s dental staff in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases through personal contact
• Become familiar with and understand the policies and procedures of the Indian Health Services
• Become familiar with and understand the DHHS established standards of conduct
• Provide patient and parent/guardians education and instruction
• Provide periodontal services appropriate to the age and needs of the patient
• Maximize time management and efficiency of hygiene and infection control procedures
• Responsible for sharpening and maintenance of instruments and equipment used in patient treatment
• Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the dental unit at the end of each workday
• Responsible for restocking of supplies used and in the operatory at the end of each workday
• Expose and process radiographs
• Assist with performing oral examinations on recall patients if time and workload permit
• Assist the receptionist, when necessary, with the hygiene recall system and the contacting of short notice patients for treatment
• Shall not engage in personal business during clinic hours.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, paid time off, holidays and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees