Dental Hygienist

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference in your community and in the lives of Riley Kids. Riley Pediatric Dentistry is seeking Dental Hygienist for our growing team. This is a rewarding career for individuals who are passionate about helping the children of Indiana. Our team is high energy, friendly, and knowledgeable. We provided excellent care with a compassionate touch. This position is full time, days. Responsible for direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services for dental patients. The Dental Hygienist position works collaboratively with the dentist and dental team to meet the oral health needs of patients and to achieve business objectives. This position uses independent judgment to promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing patient appropriate preventive medicament applications, conducting oral screenings, taking radiographs; charting conditions of decay and disease; and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Responsible for complete and accurate clinical documentation; providing aseptic high quality oral care; sterile processing of contaminated instruments/equipment; the organization, stocking, cleaning, and general maintenance of dental units; and the conservation of resources. Assures smooth patient flow, explains insurance coverage/co-pays, obtains Medicaid Waivers, as needed, and provides clinic clerical support. Requires excellent skills in handling apprehensive or challenging to manage children. Requires the ability to work with medically, physically, and/or cognitively compromised patients. Other duties as assigned. Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all. With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

Associate's Degree is required.
Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
Associate degree in Dental Hygiene or Applied Science degree with Dental Hygiene concentration or equivalent from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Successful completion of the Dental Hygiene National Board Exam and licensed as a dental hygienist in the State of Indiana.
Required to obtain 14 hours of continuing education every 2 years, with 50% of them in live presentation or live workshops.
Required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Requires ability to meet physical requirements of the job.
Requires the ability to treat patients with special health needs, cognitive needs, and/or those with extreme dental fear.
Requires fluency in the use of electronic medical records and digital radiology.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Dentistry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services for dental patients
works collaboratively with the dentist and dental team to meet the oral health needs of patients and to achieve business objectives
promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis
providing patient appropriate preventive medicament applications
conducting oral screenings
taking radiographs
charting conditions of decay and disease
performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act
complete and accurate clinical documentation
providing aseptic high quality oral care
sterile processing of contaminated instruments/equipment
organization, stocking, cleaning, and general maintenance of dental units
conservation of resources
assures smooth patient flow
explains insurance coverage/co-pays
obtains Medicaid Waivers, as needed
provides clinic clerical support