Dental Hygienist

Community Health Service Inc.•Moorhead, MN

103d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI) is seeking a Full-time Dental Hygienist to join their Moorhead, MN team. CHSI's mission is to provide high-quality healthcare to the overlooked and underserved, operating as a private, non-profit organization since 1973. Initially serving migrant & seasonal farmworkers, CHSI now offers mental & physical healthcare to all community members, with services provided on a sliding fee scale for those who are under-insured or un-insured. They accept various insurance plans and operate multiple clinics, mobile medical units, and advocacy centers across Minnesota & North Dakota.

Requirements

Valid Dental Hygienist License
Minimum of an associate degree in Dental Hygiene
Certification for other duties as required by the state practice act
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of all company policies and rules
Ability to bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously, and stand or walk frequently.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to use hands/arms, feet/legs for repetitive fine to large motor skill movements.

Nice To Haves

Versed in Eagle Soft is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide superior patient care and service; exhibit outstanding customer service and hospitality as well as chair side manner.
Take radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment.
Stay on schedule as much as possible to create no patient wait time; help manage patient flow; maintain time flexibility for patients; be present, engaged, and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
Educate patient on oral hygiene, health, disease as well as procedures and services; establish/communicate continued care.
Applying preventive materials to the teeth such as fluorides and sealants.
Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart.
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
Perform the following duties as applicable by practice and/or state laws: Screen for Oral Cancer, Take and record patients' blood pressure accurately, Take alginate impressions and fabricate whitening trays.
Maintain accurate and legible notes in patients' charts.
Assist with other office duties as requested or needed.

Benefits

Generous time off program
Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts at 15 days per year and jumps to 19 days by year two!
Personal Days Off (PDO): 4 paid personal days each year.
Paid Holidays: 12 days of holiday pay.
401K Retirement Plan, with a 4% company match!
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
HSA Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account
Life & Disability Insurance (Short Term Disability premiums paid by CHSI)
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
Loan Reimbursement Options: Eligible clinical positions may receive up to $145,000 through the National Health Service Corps.