Dental Hygienist

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley • Allentown, PA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley (NHCLV) is a fast-growing Federally Qualified Health Center seeking a Full-Time Dental Hygienist interested in engaging with the community. The Dental Hygienist provides quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. They will assist other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties and perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities.

Requirements

• Dental Hygienist: 2 years (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Spanish (Preferred)
• Local Anesthesia Certification (Preferred)
• Radiation Safety Certificate (Preferred)
• Registered Public Health Dental Hygienist Practitioner (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned.
• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
• Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions.
• Expose, process and mount radiograph films.
• Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists, as appropriate.
• Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
• Follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist. Procedures may include: Prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments, and application of protective sealants.
• Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed