Dental Hygienist - Columbus, NC Center for Dentistry and Oral Health

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC•Columbus, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide care for patients within the appropriate scope of legal practice in North Carolina, including prophylaxis, scaling, administration of medicaments and topical agents as trained and legal to do. Take impressions as appropriate. Educate patients in hygiene and oral health and wellness. Take radiographs. Work with MAHEC leadership to help educate, and support the education, of upcoming oral health professionals. Support clinical and education endeavors not only within the physical clinics but also in the community and within other healthcare settings. Work is under the supervision of NC-licensed dentists.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of previous experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist required
NC Dental Hygienist Licensure required
Current CPR certification required at all times
Public Health certification required at time of hire or within six months
Local Anesthesia certification required at time of hire or within six months
Must maintain Continuing Education as required by licensure
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to operate computer, email, and Microsoft Office components
Navigate web-based platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dentrix and MiPacs preferred
Spanish speaking skills preferred
Public Health Hygienist Certification
Trained and qualified to administer injectable anesthetic

Responsibilities

Periodontal screening
Periodontal probing
Subgingival exploration for or removal of hard or soft deposits
Sulcular irrigation
Application of sulcular antimicrobial or antibiotic agents which are resorbable
Application of sealants to teeth that do not require mechanical alteration prior to the application of such sealants, provided that a dentist has examined the patient and prescribed the procedure
Application of acid etch materials/rinses
Removal of periodontal dressings
Removal of sutures
Applies dentin desensitizing solutions
Provides patient education on oral, dental, and preventive maintenance
Complies with MAHEC’s Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, Confidentiality, Access to Dental and Billing Records, and Risk Management Programs
Maintains records on dental status of patients and services rendered
Cleans and sterilizes instruments
Schedules follow-up and maintenance appointments
Participates in educational events for learners, MAHEC, and the community
Serves as back-up for CCA team as needed
Participates in patient care and education that occurs via the division but takes place externally, such as care in schools, nursing facilities, hospital work, and community healthcare events
For Public Health Hygienists: provision of appropriate parts of a care plan as planned by a licensed dentist, without a licensed dentist being physically present
For Public Health Hygienists: supervision of team providing care as prescribed by a licensed dentist, when in a setting where a licensed dentist is not physically present
Responsibilities may also include backing up or functioning as a dental assistant (under unusual circumstances)
Taking of impressions for study models and opposing casts which will not be used for construction of dental appliances, but which may be used for the fabrication of adjustable orthodontic appliances
Place and/or remove rubber dams
Cement temporary restorations using temporary cement
Removal of excess cement
Placement or removal of temporary restorations
Performs extra-oral adjustments which affect function, fit, or occlusion of any temporary restoration or appliance

Benefits

MAHEC Total Rewards Package
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC

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