Dental Hygienist

Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc•Sierra Vista, AZ

100d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides a high standard of preventative dental services. Performs dental services that maintain patients' preventative oral health standards, such as perio program, gingival maintenance, and fluoride varnish pediatric program. Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures. Develops and implements individualized dental care plans in collaboration with dentists. Provides patient education on procedures and ongoing dental care. Documents and reports dental history or chief complaint, pertinent observations, and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate. Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, and preparation of patient care areas. Prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties. Sets up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation. Maintains an active recall system. Schedules follow up appointments. Participates in providing regular and meaningful peer review and feedback to other dental providers. Provides dental hygienist services at any site within CCHCI's network. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program with an Associate's Degree of Science in Dental Hygiene.
Current Arizona license as a Registered Dental Dentist.
Current CPR certification.
Local Anesthetic Certificate.
Driver's License and Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement.
Participates in continuing medical/dental education programs to maintain professional competence and skills.
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Ability to comprehend and compose effective instructions, correspondence and communications in English in both oral and written format.
Ability to effectively present information in one-one and small group situations to patients, internal providers and staff and other agency staff working in cooperation with the organization.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
Ability to perform math that may include the use of ratio/proportion, dosage calculation, metric and household equivalents, roman numerals, abbreviations, and general math including percentages, etc.
Ability to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to skillfully gather and analyze data.
Ability to perform a variety of assignments and make decisions requiring considerable independent judgment.
Ability to resolve challenges and work under pressure.
Displays a high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of HIPAA and Corporate Compliance rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology, and techniques.
Knowledge of Dental health plans and community health centers.
Computer literacy required.
Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontal, and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients.
Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective treatment plans.
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene preferred.
Clinical experience preferred.
Knowledge of Electronic Health/Dental Records and dental x-ray software preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs dental services that maintain patients' preventative oral health standards, such as perio program, gingival maintenance, and fluoride varnish pediatric program.
Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
Develops and implements individualized dental care plans in collaboration with dentists.
Provides patient education on procedures and ongoing dental care.
Documents and reports dental history or chief complaint, pertinent observations, and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate.
Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, and preparation of patient care areas.
Prepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
Sets up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation.
Maintains an active recall system.
Schedules follow up appointments.
Participates in providing regular and meaningful peer review and feedback to other dental providers.
Provides dental hygienist services at any site within CCHCI's network.
Other duties as assigned.