Dental Hygienist w/bonus - 5357

Vantage Search Group•Montgomery, AL

50d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

We have a new opening at the Maxwell Ambulatory Health Care Clinic for a Dental Hygienist. This opportunity is at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL. The role involves patient evaluation, oral prophylaxis, preventive treatment and education, specialized treatment, insertions and restorations, adjustments and repairs, surgical assistance, periodontist assistance, and maintaining medical records. Dental hygienists function under the indirect or general supervision of a dentist, as defined by the American Dental Association. This requires that a dentist shall diagnose conditions to be treated, personally authorize the procedures, and evaluate the performance of the dental hygienist and provide clinical feedback. Indirect supervision requires the dentist to be in the clinic or treatment facility and to be physically available to provide consultation and oversight. General supervision does not require the dentist to remain in the clinic or treatment facility, but the dentist shall be available for consultation by phone while the hygienist is performing direct patient care activities. An ongoing, professional peer review process and periodic review of performance is required and accomplished at least annually as part of the performance review process. Examples of competency assessment include periodic review of a representative sample of dental records, direct observation of performance and verbal/written assessment of clinical knowledge/skills.

Requirements

Possess an Associates or Bachelors degree depending on the program.
Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
A minimum of 12 months of full-time experience within the last 36 months in a Dental Clinic setting.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Certified in radiography.
Possess current ARC or AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Complete an evaluation of every patient and formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan, in collaboration with the dentist and patient.
Examine patient’s oral cavity including mouth, throat, and pharynx. Record conditions of teeth and surrounding areas. Refer patients with abnormalities to the dentist.
Apply disclosing solutions to teeth, perform supra/subgingival scaling, polishing, cleaning, and polishing removable dental appliances worn by patients; and place pit and fissure sealants on teeth when indicated.
Perform Adult Prophylaxis, Topical Fluoride (Professional and Self-Applied, Group), Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing, and Periodontal Maintenance.
Provide preventive treatment and education to promote the values of oral and general health and wellness to support population.
Provide specialized treatment designed to achieve and maintain oral health, including scaling and root planning of tooth surfaces, application of local chemotherapeutic agents, control of pain and anxiety, continuous evaluation of the patient’s response to therapy, provision of long-term supportive dental care, and management of medical emergencies.
Insert and remove temporary fillings; insert and remove temporary crowns and bridges; irrigate and pack dry sockets.
Administer smoothing and polishing restorations, cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
Assist in surgically related procedures such as removing sutures, placing periodontal packs, controlling bleeding by direct pressure, performing gingival curettage, and giving instructions to patients after deep curettage, removing medications from dry sockets, and retracting oral tissues in surgical procedures.
Assist periodontist with periodontal patients.
Maintain dental treatment records in accordance with established clinic procedures.
Confirm patients and dental treatment records are pulled and reviewed day prior.
Have routine team huddles with assigned provider and/or section.