Dental Hygienist

HealthNet • Indianapolis, IN

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist position works with the dentist and dental team to meet the oral health needs of patients by performing patient screenings, taking dental x rays, providing dental cleanings, performing clinical documentation, counseling patients on oral hygiene instruction and nutrition. Treat an underserved community in a patient care focused setting! HealthNet provides dedicated appointment time to each patient. 45 minutes for prophylaxis 1 hour for perio maintenance 1 hour per quadrant of SRP Additional time provided for dental exams and x-rays

Requirements

• New Grads are encouraged to apply!
• Currently not sponsoring for work visa.
• Requires graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene and license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Indiana.
• Eligible to obtain license in state of Indiana.
• CPR certification – can be obtained after employment.
• Local Anesthetic preferred.
• Requires knowledge of medical problems/diagnosis that may necessitate antibiotic pre-medication.
• Detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the mouth and teeth.
• Recognize the need for various x-ray's for review by the dentist.
• Requires ability to work independently.
• Requires strong organization skills.
• Self-directed/Self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have good eyesight with or without correction (20/30).
• Ability to experience repeated and prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, and squatting is required.
• Ability to lift, push, and or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight is required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• performing patient screenings
• taking dental x rays
• providing dental cleanings
• performing clinical documentation
• counseling patients on oral hygiene instruction and nutrition
• tasks requested by dentist or clinic manager

Benefits

• $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D
• Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Employee Referral program
• Tuition Reimbursement - The National Health Service Corp (NHSC site level 25) of up to $50,000 for 2-year contract.
• 3 paid continuing dental education days/year with $700 allowance yearly for continued education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed