Dental Hygienist

Aviva Health•Roseburg, OR

28d•$49 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor or Dental Manager, the Dental Hygienist performs within the Oregon Board of Dentistry’s scope of practice for Dental Hygiene; maintains records of treatment; performs related work as required.

Requirements

Graduate of a Dental Hygiene Degree program and possessing a current Dental Hygiene license by the Oregon Board of Dentistry; or license eligible is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of dental care in outpatient setting and knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dental hygiene as related to community health.
Ability to maintain and interpret various records relating to patient care and dental services.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Maintains proper infection control procedures; wears required personal protection equipment per OSHA standards.
Communicates with dental front office staff to coordinate and schedule patient appointments appropriately.
Prepares room and instruments prior to seating patient.
Prepares patients for treatment by seating, taking blood pressures, and reviewing medical history; presents and witnesses signatures on all appropriate consent forms.
Accurately and efficiently documents by charting each patient’s oral health, treatment plan and chart notes and ensures that consent forms are fully signed.
Produces all x-rays as prescribed by the dentist.
Provides thorough and gentle prophylaxis, full mouth debridement, and scaling, root planning to patients.
Provides topical fluoride applications and sealants for designated patients.
Administers anesthetic for hygiene and dentist, if needed.
Provides patient education sessions and materials to patients.
Checks, sends, and addresses patient recall cards.
Addresses patient needs and concerns and works to overcome the patient’s anxiety. Informs and discusses cleaning options with patients.
Maintains dental hygiene equipment and assures that equipment is operating properly and safely; reports any mechanical issues or potential need for maintenance to supervisor.
Provides excellent customer service and treats customers in a dignified manner.
Uses excellent oral and written communication skills and communicates in an easy to understand, friendly and professional manner; ensures understanding and provides additional information as needed.
Demonstrates a high-level of initiative and problem-solving skills using sound judgement. Assumes additional responsibilities as needed, with little or no direction; shows initiative in assisting others within the department. Works with minimal supervision and demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Maintains organized work area; completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
Maintains compliance with annual continuing education and BLS requirements as established by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners.
Attends in-service and other required meetings.
Adheres to any regulations, policies, and procedures established by the ADA, Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners, and Aviva Health.
Other duties as assigned.