UNIV - Dental Hygienist | Special Needs - College of Dental Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

3d•$52,800 - $89,800•Onsite

About The Position

Provide comprehensive oral hygiene and periodontal care to dental patients of the College of Dental Medicine as outlined by the South Carolina Board of Dentistry. Provide instruction in oral hygiene to patients verbally and in written format. Maintain hygiene recall schedule for patients. Accurately document and maintain Electronic Health Record. Ensure instruments are maintained and supplies are stocked. Provide assistance to the dentists and other staff as needed, as well as any other duties directed by the Clinic Manager.

Requirements

A high school diploma and three years experience or training within the specific work area.
Computer literacy.
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 50# , unassisted.
Ability to lift/carry patients to 350# (+/-), assisted.
Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50#, unassisted.
Ability to lower objects, to 50#, from height of 36 inches, unassisted.
Ability to push/pull objects to 350#(+/-), unassisted.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive oral examinations to chart existing restorations and conditions, as well as new findings, oral cancer screening, and full periodontal probing and charting.
Perform oral prophylaxis, periodontal scaling and root planning, polishing, topical application of fluoride, and oral hygiene instructions.
Document all patient care activities in the EHR according to guidelines set forth by the CDM and the Manager.
Use digital technology to expose and mount panoramic, periapical, and bitewing radiographs prescribed by the attending dentist.
Use intra-oral camera to take photographs.
Maintain and sterilize all dental hygiene instruments and equipment.
Ensure instruments and supplies are stocked in dental hygiene operatory.
Maintain infection control of dental hygiene operatory.
Plan hygiene recall appointments and next restorative appointments for patients by adding the correct planned visit in the EHR at each visit.
Refer patients for appropriate follow-up care recognizing conditions that warrant additional treatment.
As directed by supervisor or Manager, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational goals and objectives.