Dental Hygienist - Echo Cliffs

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation•Coppermine, Arizona

158d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a grant-funded position by the Diabetes Grant and is contingent upon its renewal. The primary responsibility is to provide clinical periodontal therapy and oral hygiene instruction to dental patients with Type I or Type II Diabetes or who are pre-diabetic, under the general supervision of staff dentists and dental specialists within a dental public health framework. The role involves acting as a liaison between the Dental Program and the Diabetes Program, participating in the Diabetes committee, performing dental screenings, generating quarterly activity reports, and organizing dental exam days for diabetic patients. Additionally, the position requires giving presentations and/or demonstrations to community members and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association for at least 90 days after start of employment and must be maintained during employment at TCRHCC
Must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a State or Territory of the United States or District of Columbia
Must be certified to administer local anesthesia for dental treatment
Must be certified as a radiographer in Dental Hygiene field
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. If a new graduate, there must be positive references from teachers and supervisors from the dental hygiene program attended. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas: Positive working relationships with others, Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints, Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences or tardiness
The incumbent must also be proficient in the use of ultrasonic cleaning instruments (ie. piezon, cavitron) and be willing to use them as a primary means of calculus removal
Basic Computer Skills
Completion of and, above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

Nice To Haves

Enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
Legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements
Enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes

Responsibilities

Willing and able to use ultrasonic cleaning devices (ie. piezon, cavitron) proficiently and as primary means of debridement in addition to using hand scaling instruments to remove supra- and subgingival calculus
Provide comprehensive periodontal care for all dental patients referred to RDH by dental providers. This includes periodontal therapy (ie. prophylaxis, scaling & root planning, gross debridement, etc), as well as in-depth oral hygiene instruction
Administer local anesthesia under supervision
Must be able to take radiographs and interpret them
Administer caries prevention agents and desensitizing agents
Develop and maintain a perio recall system for all patients referred to RDH by dental providers
Develop and revise oral health instructional materials and education techniques
Compile statistical data and written reports as requested
Carry out tests and report on results of new dental hygiene products
Record and update medical and dental histories at each patient visit
Review patients’ dietary habits and provide guidance on proper diet as it relates to oral health
Take and pour up impressions for study casts
Remove sutures
Provide in-service training to dental and non-dental personnel at TCRHCC
Provide presentations to community as needed
Must complete all mandatory trainings and certifications as required of the position in the timeframe designated by supervisor (e.g. radiology, infection control, periodontal therapy, mandatory hospital trainings)
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review courses
Proficient in dental charting for exams and treatment planning
Will work with the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) programs; training will be provided
Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role
Ensure Proper PPE is used at all times while on duty. Face surgical mask is to be worn in all hospital areas. Proper handwashing is required. If water is not available use hand sanitizer. Social distancing will be practiced by department.
Proper PPE is used inside assigned Clinics or Units. NIOSH- approved N95 Masks filtering face piece respirator or higher, if available, this includes eye or face shields, gloves, and isolation gowns.
Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. Complete provided training.
Performs other related duties as assigned