Registered Dental Hygienist

Vivent Health•Milwaukee, WI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for facilitating all activities that involve patient care in the dental operatories as well as clerical duties, maintenance of dental equipment and supply inventory for our Milwaukee, WI location. Vivent Health is dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, making you a part of something bigger and enabling you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve. We offer opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness. Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team within our integrated HIV care and prevention model means you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!

Requirements

Current Registered Dental Hygienist License (R.D.H.) in State of Wisconsin.
Current CPR Certification.
Adhere to Federal, State, and local government regulations while assuring compliance with all Vivent Health service delivery standards. This includes complying with the Vivent Health Care Corporate Compliance Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
Ability to work with a diverse patient population.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

2+ years' experience is a plus but not required.
Certified in Administration of Local Anesthetic (in accordance with respective State guidelines) is a plus but not required.
Working knowledge of Spanish language (bilingual) is a plus.
HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

Provide dental prophylaxis (cleanings), scaling and root planning to dental patients.
Provide preventive instruction to dental patients.
Establish recall frequency and oversee patient recall adherence/appointing.
Document initial periodontal conditions in patient chart and monitor conditions as appropriate at recall appointments.
Report suspected pathologies to supervising dentist.
Complete prior authorizations relating to periodontal services.
Manage/order supplies related to periodontal services.
Compile data required for reports as assigned by supervising dentist.
Attend periodic continuing education seminars of periodontal topics.
Perform other duties delegated by the supervising dentist.
Adherence to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies.