Hygienist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Valid dental hygiene license in the state.
• Dental radiology certification.
• Active BLS CPR certification; AHA certification is required.
• Strong oral hygiene knowledge, excellent communication skills, and ability to work in a correctional environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Integrity, professionalism, adherence to a Code of Conduct, and compliance with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean teeth, remove tartar and plaque, apply fluoride, and take x-rays.
• Assist the dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation, and supporting the dental department.
• Sterilize and disinfect equipment and tools.
• Assist with triage, dental sick-call requests, appointment scheduling, patient records, and other administrative tasks.
• Explain dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients.
• Take and develop x-rays and assist with dental laboratory functions.
• Complete periodontal charting and obtain other diagnostic records.
• Perform facial and oral tissue and oral cancer screenings during exams.
• Provide individualized oral hygiene and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Monitor each patient’s oral hygiene and periodontal conditions.
• Use relevant TechCare™ functions and applications to document dental hygiene services in patient records.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.
• Support for career advancement within the company.