Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Posted on :
22-05-2025
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
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22-05-2025
Job Description
$7500 signon bonus
Summary:
At White House Clinics we do health care differently. Our multidisciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical dental behavioral health pharmacy and care navigation professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care designed to help them achieve their health goals. While our work is fastpaced our teams enjoy being able to work collaboratively to support patients.
Our Dental Hygienists basic function is to conduct oral examinations serve as a preventative care specialist and provide educational clinical and therapeutic services supporting total health and promoting optimal oral health.
Benefits:
White House Clinics employees enjoy a competitive wage and robust benefit package including:
- EmployerPaid Health Life & Disability Insurance
- 4 Weeks of PTO
- Retirement Plan With Employer Matching Contributions
- 8 Paid Holidays
- CE Expense Account & CE Time
- And More!
Many employees work alternative work schedules which allow them a day off during the week.
Dental Hygienist Responsibilities Include:
- Review EDR update medical histories and contact physicians officeswith the permission of the patient and dentist for information regarding the patients health.
- Provide services according to guidelines set by the dentist and any instructions from the patients personal physician. Record treatment performed and treatment plan prescribed by the dentist after patient visit.
- Conduct initial soft tissue examination including oral cancer screening to identify dental problems such as periodontal disease or tooth decay. Expose and process dental xrays and alert the dentist to observations.
- Perform oral prophylaxis on patients scaling and polishing the teeth to remove stains plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces. Apply cavity prevention agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants.
- Maintain accurate dental records and documentation on each patients chart.
- Educate patients on proper diet proper brushing and flossing technique and the use of special home care instruments such as dentures flossing threaders and interdental brushes. Demonstrate and explain the proper care of dentures and bridges and explains the causes of dental cavities and gum disease and its prevention. Clarifiy health questions and summarize dental findings of the exam and explain recommended treatment.
7. As necessary assist clinical support team by seating patients cleaning packaging and sterilizing instruments setting up trays for dental procedures screening emergency patients removing sutures taking impressions making models and chair side assisting.
Dental Hygienist Requirements:
- Possession of an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
- Ability to evaluate services assess needs and make recommendations regarding quality and efficient workflow patterns.
- Willingness and desire to work as a productive member of health care team and ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients alike.
- A flexible individual willing to acknowledge and respect the cultural and social background of White House Clinics patients. Some knowledge of the operation of a primary care center is desirable.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Employees may be requested to provide coverage for another clinic on occasion.
WORK HOURS
37.5 hours
The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally this job description is not intended as an employment contract implied or otherwise and the Center continues to maintain its status as an atwill employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
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