General Summary

Responsible for the direct provision of oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to dental patients. The Registered Dental Hygienist will also be responsible for providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
Records patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all dental patients.
Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state laws.
Integration of appropriate patient dental hygiene care with other health care professionals involved in the patient’s health care management.
Organizes and performs preventive oral health presentations at on-site and off-site locations.
Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education in the community as requested.
Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations.
Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
Assists with various clinical and administrative functions as appropriate and time permits.
Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive and center policy as well as state and federal regulations.
Complies in full with the center’s Exposure Control Plan.
As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and Center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dental hygiene and the clinical provision of dental hygiene services as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with fellow healthcare providers
Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required
Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills

preferred

Clinically fluent in Spanish oral and written

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma
Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in the State of Texas

Current CPR (BLS) certification

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person, Waxahachie, TX

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Dental Hygienist