Registered Dental Hygienist

ROANOKE CHOWAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER•Aulander, NC

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay and disease, performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center will provide open access, community-oriented primary care of the highest quality to all residents within its service area and surrounding counties, regardless of their ability to pay.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions in the English language.
Communicate effectively.
Interact in a respectful and professional manner with internal and external custons or related charges.
Able to travel to other RCCHC site.
Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse populations, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to the communities we serve.
Ability to navigate and enter data into an EHR.
Computer usage/windows literacy.
Microsoft word/excel or equivalent.
Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
North Carolina Dental Hygiene License.
Current CPR (BLS) required.
Current and unencumbered license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North Carolina.
Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical dental hygiene.
Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and dental science.
Knowledge of community-based dental environment.
Knowledge of medications related to dentistry.
Familiarity with dental anatomy and pathology to the extent of being able to recognize simple types of oral conditions.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience preferred but not required.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the Mission, Value and Vision of Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center.
Is accountable to ensure patient rights and ensures an environment that promotes the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for safety, confidentiality, quality improvement, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Supports and participates in common teamwork, cooperating and working together with all care team members.
Responsible for knowing and following all dental policies and procedures, including documenting all patient interactions in EHR timely.
Provide prophylactic care and preventative care to include topical fluoride varnish and application of occlusal sealants.
Provide oral hygiene education to patients, on an individual basis and in groups when feasible and appropriate.
Exposes and develops radiographs.
Develops education programs with the Chief Dental Officer/Dental Director.
Percepts dental hygiene students assigned to Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center or in conjunction with dental outreach programs.
Participates in continuing education on and off site as feasible and appropriate.
Perform sterilization of dental instruments and dental equipment.
May be required to work multiple locations.
Strict adherence to all Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center, HIPAA, HRSA, State, Federal and accreditation agency rules, and regulations.
Hygiene recall system.
Dental prior authorization.
Additional job duties are required.