Dental Hygienist

HealthNet•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist works with dentists and the dental team to meet patients’ oral health needs. The position serves an underserved community in a patient-care-focused setting, with dedicated appointment time for each patient: 45 minutes for prophylaxis, one hour for periodontal maintenance, and one hour per quadrant of scaling and root planing. Additional time is provided for dental exams and x-rays. The role is based at HealthNet’s Barrington Health & Dental Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. New graduates and students in the final semester of an RDH program are encouraged to apply; job shadows are provided at the time of interview. HealthNet is a nonprofit community-health organization serving Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana. Its mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay. The listed job description is a summary and may include other tasks requested by the dentist or clinic manager.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of dental hygiene.
Hold or be eligible to obtain a license to practice dental hygiene in Indiana.
Obtain CPR certification; certification can be obtained after employment.
Have knowledge of medical problems and diagnoses that may necessitate antibiotic pre-medication.
Have detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the mouth and teeth.
Recognize the need for various x-rays for review by the dentist.
Be able to work independently.
Have strong organizational skills and be self-directed and self-motivated.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Have good eyesight with or without correction (20/30).
Have reliable transportation.
Be able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and to read, write, and hear.
Be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, and stoop repeatedly or for prolonged periods; lift, push, or pull equipment weighing up to 20–30 pounds; and position and move patients safely.
Be able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
Currently, HealthNet is not sponsoring work visas.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthetic qualification or experience is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform patient screenings.
Take dental x-rays.
Provide dental cleanings.
Complete clinical documentation.
Counsel patients on oral hygiene and nutrition.
Work with the dentist and dental team to meet patients’ oral health needs.
Position and move patients following safety standards.
Perform additional tasks requested by the dentist or clinic manager.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for new employees, prorated if less than full-time.
Competitive compensation.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Health Savings Account and Difference Card available within certain medical plans.
Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, group accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Domestic partner leave.
Wellness programs.
401(k) match.
Paid time off that accumulates from the start of employment and is available to use.
Employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site level 25 loan repayment of up to $50,000 for a two-year contract.
Three paid continuing dental education days per year and a $700 yearly continuing education allowance.