Dental Hygienist - Atrium Health Dental Clinic PT
Dental Hygienist - Atrium Health Dental Clinic PT
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Job Description
Job Summary
Provides care within the full scope allowed by North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners and in accordance with hospital and ambulatory practice policies and procedures. He/she provides professional dental hygiene care under the direction of the Dentist/Department Manager. The hygienist will use skillful assessment and planning in the provision of services duties and responsibilities.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or arrange for the provision of appropriate care for adult and geriatric population of patients. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of dental growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status. Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements and ensure and document that age specific needs are being met.
- Directly provide these functions which include but are not limited to: complete oral prophylaxis application of preventive agents to oral structures administration of medicaments prescribed by a licensed dentist preparation of diagnostic aids and written records of oral conditions for the interpretation by the dentist intra and extra oral exams for patients including oral cancer screenings periodontal screening and probing exploration and or removal of subgingival hard or soft deposits remove sutures remove periodontal dressings apply topical anesthetics and apply topical fluoride.
- Document assessment clinical findings and treatment appropriately.
- Expose develop and scan dental radiographs using proper techniques guidelines.
- Conducts patient education (Oral hygiene and preventive care)
- Assess on a continual basis the performance of clinical and clinical support equipment.
- Maintain effectiveness and integrity of equipment and supplies through proper cleaning and preventative maintenance in accordance with recommended guidelines.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking bending long periods of sitting and standing assisting with procedures. Must be able to lift 75 pounds in weight assisting patients in wheelchairs walkers and stretchers. Must be able to be mobile within the entire practice. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must have intact sight hearing smell touch and finger dexterity. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or clinical conditions. Responsible for working in a safe manner. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or conditions.
Education Experience and Certifications
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program. Current license to practice hygiene in North Carolina. Requires professional verbal and written communication skills organization and prioritization capabilities. CPR certification.
Employment Type
Part-Time
