Dental Hygienist (63185)

UNION COMMUNITY CARE • North Cornwall Township, PA

63d • Onsite

About The Position

At Union Community Care, our purpose is to stand for whole health to help patients live their fullest lives. 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, addressing disease and the causes of disease, and working to break down all barriers to care through a grassroots lens. This position will 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

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
• 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
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree