Dental Hygienist

CAN Community Health•Sarasota, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CAN Community Health is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist for a day shift position, Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, with a salary range of $35-$44 per hour based on experience. The organization is dedicated to serving individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases, and has been recognized as NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award for over six years. The role involves providing a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support within a dental service operation. Key responsibilities include assisting with dental and radiography procedures, preparing, cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining dental equipment and supplies according to established protocols and CDC, ADA, and OSHA standards. The hygienist will also coordinate initial patient evaluations, implement dental plans, and manage patient documentation and office support. The successful candidate is expected to promote and practice CAN Community Health, Inc.’s mission and values, display professionalism, patient-centeredness, and team collaboration, and comply with HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules. The role also involves reviewing and updating dental provider protocols, participating in Quality Assurance programs and Peer Review activities in collaboration with the Director of Dental Operations, and maintaining OSHA standards for bio-hazardous waste handling and infection control protocols. Communication with the Director of Dental Operations regarding maintenance and repairs of assigned dental equipment is also required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene
Licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the state of dental clinic location
High School Degree or Equivalent
Dental Radiographer Certificate
Current valid BLS Certification
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license
Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required

Responsibilities

Provides a range of clinical, administrative and staff support to a dental service operation
Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures
Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol, procedures and policies aligning with CDC, ADA, and OSHA standards
Coordinates initial patient evaluation and implementation of dental plan
Responsible for patient documentation and office support
Promotes and practices CAN Community Health, Inc.’s mission and values and follows its policies and procedures
Display professionalism, patient centeredness and team collaborative attitudes and behaviors
Comply with HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules
Familiarity with CAN Community Health, Inc.’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives
Be cognizant of and comply with all CAN’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations
Review and update dental provider protocols and participate in Quality Assurance programs to minimize risk, in collaboration with the Director of Dental Operations
Participate in Peer Review activities as requested by the Director of Dental Operations
Report as needed to the Director of Dental Operations and Practice Administrator any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care dental or clinical operations or CAN’s liability
Maintain OSHA standards regarding handling and removal of bio-hazardous waste, including bags and Sharps containers
Follow Infection Control guidelines and protocols according to CAN’s exposure and control plan
Inspects, reports and processes maintenance records of assigned dental equipment
Communicates with Director of Dental Operations any need for scheduled maintenance or repairs

Benefits

Competitive pay
Generous paid PTO and Sick time
11 Paid Company Holidays
Paid training and certification support
Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution
Paid life and disability plans
Retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment