Dental Hygienist - PT or FT (61364)

UNION COMMUNITY CARE•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

Our Mission, Vision, & Model of Care At Union Community Care, our purpose is at the forefront of all that we do: we stand for whole health to help you live your fullest life. We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well-being and the well-being of others. We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity. We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center. JOB SUMMARY To provide basic hygiene services to the patients of Union Community Care (UCC).

Requirements

Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist License
Dental Hygiene degree from accredited school
Successful completion of Union Community Care’s (UCC) credentialing process
Participation in all insurance plans that UCC accepts
English proficiency required
In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-10 are considered essential functions of the job.
This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.

Nice To Haves

Some administrative experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor the quality of patient care and recommend and implement changes for improving patient care
Develop educational programs for Head Start and other community agencies
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Dental Director
Provide dental hygiene care for patients
Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings
Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies
Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry
Accurately code procedures following each dental visit
Follow processes for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of procedures that require prior authorization
Performs other work-related duties as assigned