Dental Hygienist - Atrium Health Dental Clinic FT
About The Position
Responsible for providing dental hygiene services to patients in Community Dentistry and the Private Timeshare dental groupUnder supervision, performs therapeutic and preventive dental procedures on patients. Provides dental health education and instruction to patients in the areas of oral hygiene and disease control. Records oral health histories and oral conditions observed. Participates in special departmental projects, as required. Performs procedures allowed by regulation of the Department of Registration and Education or as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States.
- Good communication skills.
- Good customer service skills.
- Current license as a Dental Hygienist from the State of Illinois.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to function independently and use good judgement in managing the dental hygiene needs of the patients.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
- For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
- Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities
- Provides and records in the patient's dental file, the following therapeutic and preventative procedures: supra and subgingival calculus and stain removal, polishing of teeth and restorations and application of chemical compounds that have the approval of the American Dental Association as desensitizing agents or as effective agents in the prevention of dental caries.
- Educates patients in proper nutrition in the prevention of dental caries
- Recommends and provides instruction in appropriate oral hygiene items in the prevention of dental disease.
- Exposes and processes xrays of the teeth for diagnostic purposes.
- Sharpens and maintains all hygiene instruments, as needed.
- Maintains and coordinates a recall system for all hygiene patients.
- Follows-up and contacts overdue hygiene patients in keeping the schedule as full as possible.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
