Dental Hygienist

Howard Brown Health-posted 4 months ago
$37 - $49/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Chicago, IL
251-500 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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Howard Brown Health is seeking a full-time, registered dental hygienist for our dental services team. Being committed to patient care and excellence, this person will have a critical role in our core values and mission to better serve our patients. This person will support dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials. They will assist the staff dentists in assisting with performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

  • Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
  • Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health.
  • Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
  • Preliminary charting of oral cavity and surrounding structures including case history.
  • Take and develop dental x-rays.
  • Teach patients good oral hygiene techniques.
  • Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Generates patient referrals to specialists as ordered by Dentist, using the appropriate channels as dictated by the patient's dental insurance carrier.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Safeguards confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to medical records.
  • Participates in all required team meetings and continuing education in-services.
  • Adheres to Howard Brown Core Values and Customer Service Expectations.
  • Participate in emergency preparedness plan as dictated by the policy and procedures.
  • Provide competent nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
  • Adhere to the Soft Tissue Management Protocol.
  • Maintain an active Periodontal Maintenance Program.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
  • High School diploma or equivalency.
  • Previous dental experience.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and regulations pertaining to the practice of dentistry in Illinois.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
  • State Licensure/Certification as required to work as a dental hygienist.
  • Active CPR certification.
  • Compliance with any other licensing requirements ie CE.
  • Current Certification to Administer Anesthetic is preferred.
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • Paid Time Off: 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time, 12 accrued sick days per year, 10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth.
  • PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets.
  • 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days.
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary.
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability.
  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF.
  • Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions.
  • 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses.
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