Dental Hygienist

Central Ozarks Medical Center•All, MO

81d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive oral hygiene services to patients. The role involves performing oral examinations, charting, various cleaning procedures, patient education, and maintaining patient records. The Dental Hygienist will also participate in health promotion activities and manage inventory for dental health items. Travel to all COMC locations may be required, and the employee must possess a valid Missouri driver's license and a reliable vehicle. Overnight travel may also be necessary for training or conferences. The work environment requires knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA and 340B regulations, with a strong emphasis on patient information confidentiality. The typical work environment has a moderate noise level.

Requirements

Currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in Missouri.
CPR certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.
GED or high school graduate.
Graduate from an approved school of Dental Hygiene.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
Ability to effectively present information to the supporting Dentist.
Knowledge of fundamental math, adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft office.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent customer service skills.
Valid Missouri driver's license.
Availability of a motor vehicle.
Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations.
Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Provide oral examinations and patient charting.
Provide periodontal probing and charting.
Provide scaling, root-planning, soft tissue curettage.
Placement and removal of periodontal packs.
Provide oral health instruction and dietary analysis.
Perform other duties as may be required during the performance of initial and recall exams.
Provide routine blood pressure screenings.
Maintain medical history update.
Participate in health fairs or classroom education as required.
Responsible for inventory and assisting in the ordering of dental health promotion items.
Perform other related duties.