Dental Hygienist Independent Practice

360care • Johnson City, TN

5d

About The Position

360care provides ancillary care to residents of senior care communities, connecting those communities with clinical providers. The Dental Hygienist—Independent Practice works autonomously and makes clinical decisions while 360care handles scheduling, billing, office support, care coordination, and field support. Patients are seen on-site in treatment rooms within facilities. The role requires travel up to 100% of the time and the hygienist must have reliable personal transportation, a good driving record, and car insurance.

Requirements

• Valid Dental Hygiene or Registered Dental Hygiene license.
• Valid independent certification and/or license to practice independently.
• Reliable personal transportation, a good driving record, and car insurance.
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments, including identifying signs of oral disease and abnormalities.
• Perform dental cleanings to remove plaque, calculus, and stains.
• Apply preventive treatments such as fluoride and sealants.
• Educate patients and families about oral hygiene, brushing, flossing, and dietary recommendations.
• Take digital dental X-rays as needed.
• Accurately and promptly update patient records, documenting treatments and observations.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Assist with patient transportation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
• Respond promptly to patient inquiries and document conversations in the EMR.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on provider availability.
• On-site patient care in a treatment room within the facility.
• Compensation described as great.
• State-of-the-art portable equipment and supplies provided.
• Scheduling and billing handled by 360care.
• Office support, including care coordination for consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post-operative support, and IT support.
• Field support and mentorship from the Clinical Director.
• PPE provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed