Dental Hygienist Part time 6728
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Text 6728 to to Quick Apply for this Dental Hygienist opportunity!
Schedule: Part-time: 29 hours a week Monday- Friday between 8AM-5PM
Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!
You are the dynamic passionate Dental Hygienist we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism is needed in a part time capacity at our Richmond office located in Richmond IN to provide skilled dental assistant duties services or capacities under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!
Dental Hygienist Key Responsibilities:
- Performs under Access Practice Agreement and Prescriptive Hygiene functions.
- Performs all hygiene duties outlined by the supervising dentist
- Obtains preliminary dental history makes observations assessments and records appropriate findings.
- Prepares patient for the complete dental examination by the dentist.
- Maintains and reviews patient records charts and other pertinent information.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding dental hygiene tooth decay prevention gum disease etc.
- Scales teeth.
- Refers patients as appropriate.
- Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits as required.
- Remains current in advanced practice changes within area and where relevant translates these findings into clinical practice.
- Follows infection control guidelines and ensures adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Participates in the development and implementation of PCER guidelines.
- Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant educational endeavors and appropriate associations.
- Maintains CPR certification and re-licensure requirements.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Attends and participates in meetings and in-services as required. Serves on committees as requested.
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
- Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.
We value your Dental Hygienist experience and education:
- Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
- Current Indiana State Dental Hygiene License
- Dental Radiographer license obtained within the first 6 months of employment
- Two years experience as a dental hygienists preferred.
Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits for qualified Dental Assistants:
- Unique Mission Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401k with Company match
- Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
- Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
- Merit based compensation
Drug screen TB test extensive background check and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks social distancing and sanitizing.
Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.
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About Company
Meridian Health Services believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health.
