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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist by the State of Maryland (license must remain current including renewed on-time)
• CPR certification
• Provide patient education and preventative dental services
• Working knowledge of automated patient data systems
• Must be proficient in computer skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to take digital radiographs
• Working knowledge of CDT coding and ICD-9 coding

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of six months’ experience preferred.
• Preferred experience in various dental settings to include experience with pediatric dental patients

Responsibilities

• Provides Preventative Dental Service
• Thoroughly, cleans patient’s teeth including scaling and polishing.
• Take radiographs as instructed by the dentist.
• Provides preventative dental treatments such as topical application of drugs, sealants to the surface tissues and exposed surfaces of human teeth.
• Provides Patient Education
• Presents instruction and conducts demonstrations with model in proper methods of brushing teeth and gums and flossing.
• Consults patients on proper nutrition.
• Maintains Equipment/Supplies
• Maintains proper inventory of supplies by communicating low stock to designated person.
• Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up equipment.
• Ensures all dental instruments are clean, dated and processed according to established office guidelines.
• Is current on all new equipment.
• Notifies Dental Clinical Quality Director of any issues/concerns related to dental equipment.
• Performs Other Duties as Required
• Prior to appointment, verifies that patient’s existing dental conditions and treatment plan has been transferred from the paper chart to the electronic chart.
• Takes initiative to solve problems and recommends improvements to the Dental Clinical Quality Director.
• Traveling to other CCHS sites to cover shortages within the department.
• Consistently displays professionalism during interaction with CCHS customers, staff, and clinicians.
• A dental hygienist’s duties may include scheduling appointments and facilitating referrals.
• Makes recommendations for cost containment and/or quality improvement.
• Takes initiative and prioritizes effectively.
• Works with other staff to achieve a desirable working environment.
• Takes initiative and anticipates needs of other dental hygienists.
• Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.

Benefits

• Tuition and education assistance
• Certification scholarships available
• Paid holidays (9)
• Flexible paid time off and vacation scheduling
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Employee wellness program
• Discretionary Bonuses