SUMMARY:

Responsible for treating and educating patients in the control and prevention of oral diseases such as caries (cavities) and periodontal (gum) disease through proper oral hygiene and regular professional care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care by performing prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, patient education, periodontal examinations, periodontal scaling and root planing, overhang removal, application of desensitizing medication, oral cancer examinations, and blood pressure checks.
Recognizes and responds to emergencies.
Maintains cleanliness in work areas.
Maintains equipment; oils handpieces and turns processors and pumps on and off.
Maintains, cleans, and wraps operatory instruments.
Cleans and stocks operatory rooms.
Assists with inventory control.
Uses appropriate procedural coding.
Schedules patients and assures a minimum amount of lost time.
Charts dental examinations on the appropriate forms and performs filing and records data entry.
Obtains and files dental care records.
Complies with “Universal Precautions” for infection control.
Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities.
Takes and processes several types of dental x-rays.
Performs patient callbacks as needed.
Assists in providing prompt, professional care to clinic patients.
Maintains and fully understands the importance of patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Functions at all times in a safe and professional manner.
Follows job-related Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements.
Keeps supervisor informed and attends dental meetings, staff meetings, and other interdisciplinary meetings as indicated.
Maintains a recall (tickler) system.
Performs Dental Assistant duties as needed.
Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in dental hygiene; or a bachelor’s degree supplemented by completion of training in an accredited school of dental hygiene; or possession of an associate degree from an accredited school of dental hygiene and two years of full-time work experience as a Dental Hygienist. Possession of a current State of Alaska Dental Hygiene license and a current State of Alaska anesthesia license.

GENERAL:

To ensure the health of our community, patients, and staff, SCHC requires proof of completed vaccine series or serologic test results for MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis, and Hepatitis B, as well as TB screening, prior to employment.

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