Dental Hygienist (20 hrs/wk)

Presbyterian Medical Services•Santa Fe, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of a qualified Dentist, assesses patient needs, and plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to clinic patients. Utilizes established dental hygiene protocol and procedures. Performs some clerical duties related to the dental program.

Requirements

Certificate or Diploma representing the successful completion of an Associates or Bachelor’s degree from a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Accreditation.
Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of New Mexico.
BLS/CPR certification.
Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite.
Must obtain within six months of hire and maintain current throughout employment: New Mexico Certification for Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienist.
According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations.
Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center.
Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
If assigned to the Checkerboard Area Health System, this position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient needs
Plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to clinic patients
Utilizes established dental hygiene protocol and procedures
Performs some clerical duties related to the dental program