Dental Hygienist Independent Practice

360care • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

360care provides ancillary care to residents in senior care communities, connecting those communities with clinical providers. As an independent-practice Dental Hygienist, you will make clinical decisions and provide care on-site in treatment rooms within facilities. 360care provides portable equipment and supplies, scheduling and billing, office and care-coordination support, field support and mentorship from a Clinical Director, and personal protective equipment. Scheduling is flexible and arranged around your availability.

Requirements

• Valid Dental Hygiene or Registered Dental Hygiene license.
• Valid independent certification and/or license to practice independently.
• Own reliable transportation, a good driving record, and car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments, including checking for signs of oral disease and abnormalities.
• Perform dental cleanings, removing 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.
• Update patient records accurately and promptly, 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 to patient inquiries promptly and document conversations in the electronic medical record.
• Travel as required, up to 100% of the time.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling around provider availability.
• Rewarding work with great compensation.
• State-of-the-art portable equipment and supplies provided.
• Scheduling and billing handled by 360care.
• Full office support, including a Care Coordination team that handles consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post-operative support, and IT support.
• Field support and mentorship from a Clinical Director.
• Personal protective equipment provided.

What This Job Offers

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