Dental Hygienist
About The Position
The Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive oral hygiene services to Cornerstone Family Healthcare patients, including cleaning teeth and gums and performing other relevant procedures. The role also educates patients on caring for their teeth and mouth. The hygienist collaborates with dentists and coordinates dental services with other professional services to support patients’ oral health needs. Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary and preventive health care in an environment of caring, dignity, and respect, regardless of patients’ ability to pay. The organization has served its communities for more than fifty years, emphasizing care for underserved people and those without access to health care.
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
- New York State license as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
- Thorough knowledge and practice of current quality dental practices and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate effectively.
- Interest in working in a Community Health Center setting and in public health.
- Good judgment and decision-making ability.
- Flexible with schedule, responsible, tactful, resourceful, and objective.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English and Spanish; strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Dentist to meet patients’ oral health needs.
- Educate patients about good oral hygiene habits and proper dental care, including brushing and flossing.
- Clean and polish teeth.
- Examine teeth, gums, and the oral cavity, and record abnormalities or problems in the patient’s medical record.
- Assist the Dentist during examinations as needed.
- Perform and document patient screening procedures, including oral health assessments, health-history review, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse as needed.
- Take and develop x-rays.
- Apply preventive materials to teeth, such as sealants and fluoride, as needed.
- Provide training for dental assistants as needed.
- Comply with governmental safety and health rules and regulations.
- Consult with the Director regarding planning, evaluation, and development of dental services.
- Coordinate dental services with other professional services.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and up-to-date patient files and records.
- Participate in meetings, conferences, and committees to develop and maintain high-quality health care and complete patient care plans and reviews.
- Maintain records, files, logs, and reports in accordance with Center policy.
- Maintain and care for equipment.
- Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff, and other required meetings.
- Follow clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures in the Cornerstone Family Healthcare Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Maintain confidentiality, including patient confidentiality and confidentiality concerning financial matters and employee relations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
