Dental Hygienist

UNION COMMUNITY CARE•Lancaster, PA

26d

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist provides basic hygiene services to patients of Union Community Care (UCC). The role includes providing clinical dental hygiene care, educating patients about oral health in clinical and outreach settings, and maintaining accurate patient chart documentation. The position also supports care quality improvement, develops educational programs for Head Start and other community agencies, and participates in continuing education. Administrative and billing responsibilities include accurately coding procedures after dental visits and following processes to obtain prior authorization before procedures that require it. The Dental Hygienist must participate in mandatory all-staff meetings, team meetings, and trainings, and may perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist License.
Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited school.
Successful completion of Union Community Care’s credentialing process.
Participation in all insurance plans accepted by UCC.
English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Some administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor the quality of patient care and recommend and implement changes to improve patient care.
Develop educational programs for Head Start and other community agencies.
Provide dental hygiene care for patients.
Facilitate oral health education for patients in clinical and outreach settings.
Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts in accordance with department policies.
Participate in continuing education to stay current on new techniques and procedures in dentistry.
Accurately code procedures following each dental visit.
Follow processes to ensure prior authorization is received before procedures that require it.
Participate in mandatory all-staff meetings, team meetings, and trainings.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.