Dental Hygienist

NorthLakes Community Clinic•Eau Claire, WI

19d

About The Position

The Registered Dental Hygienist delivers appropriate patient care to help patients achieve optimal oral health and supports their overall health and wellness by addressing their needs. Candidates must reside within NorthLakes' service area when hired and maintain that residency throughout employment. The role requires current Wisconsin RDH licensure and knowledge of Wisconsin dental hygiene scope of practice.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; alternatively, six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current Wisconsin RDH licensure.
Reside within NorthLakes' service area at the time of hire and maintain residency there throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Electronic Dental Record Database software.

Responsibilities

Receive and prepare patients for treatment.
Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins.
Examine gums to identify periodontal recession and signs of gum disease.
Apply fluoride varnish to help prevent oral health disease.
Place sealants on posterior teeth to help prevent oral health disease.
Take digital dental X-rays to assist the dentist in diagnosing oral health conditions.
Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
Administer local anesthetic agents.
Use appropriate PPE and infection-control protocols when treating patients.
Follow the scope of practice for Wisconsin Dental Hygiene Licensure.
Apply knowledge of ethics, jurisprudence, and patient confidentiality.
Follow OSHA Hazard Communication and Bloodborne Pathogens standards and CDC guidelines.
Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policies and procedures.
Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
Communicate effectively with a variety of patients.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance for full-time and part-time employees working 24 or more hours per week.
Employer-paid group term life and disability coverage.
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and a Paid Leave Bank.
403(b) plan with a 4% employer match.
Vision insurance.
Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health and Wellness reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
Partner of the HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program.