Dental Hygienist (Part-time, 16 hours per week)

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive periodontal care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Educates patients regarding dental procedures, home care and post-op instructions.
• Monitors and reinforces instrument sterilization and operatory disinfection and barrier control.
• Documents procedures in patient EHR. Reviews patient’s health histories.
• Provides comprehensive periodontal care to patients including scaling, root planning, prophylaxis and education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Licensing/Training:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of accredited RDH program.
• Registered dental hygienist license and x-ray certification/license.
• Current CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Sensitivity to the needs and situations of a multi-cultural, low-income population and a desire to work with this population.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with front office procedures preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated with an acute attention to detail.
• One year experience in dental office or health center, preferred.
• Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and AVH policies.
• Must have excellent written, oral, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Personal/Relationships/Behavior:

• Displays cheerful demeanor and makes positive comments when on duty.
• Refrains from participation in harmful gossip, dysfunctional group interactions, and divisive behavior.
• Displays courteous and professional behavior in all interactions with the public.
• Works cooperatively with other staff members.
• Displays flexibility in accepting, changing, or carrying out assignments.
• Adheres to dress code expectations, including fragrance-free requirements.
• Displays sensitivity in a multicultural environment.
• Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

• Standing/Walking: Up to 90% of the workday consists of stand/walking on tile and cement floors while performing duties.
• Sitting: Up to 20% of the workday may be spent sitting answering the telephone, calling out prescriptions and referrals.
• Lifting: Lifting may include up to 25lbs. in moving equipment or assisting disabled patients. 5% of the day involves lifting requiring a full range of motion.
• Carrying: Up to 25% of the day may include carrying objects weighting up to 10lbs., this may include carrying charts and equipment, and newborn babies for procedures.
• Pushing/Pulling: Up to 5% of the day may require pushing or pulling equipment, drawers, carts, and exam table stirrups.
• Climbing: No more than 1% of the time may include climbing one flight of stairs.
• Balancing: Up to 1% of the time may be required to use a footstool in retrieving supplies.
• Stooping/Kneeling: Up to 5% of the workday is spent stooping or kneeling to open drawers and gathering equipment.
• Bending: Up to 25% of the workday may be spent in bending at the waist picking up charts and supplies.
• Reaching/Stretching: Up to 3% of the time may require or stretching to retrieve equipment or medications on shelves.
• Handling: Hand and wrist movement is required 50% of the workday in holding charts and supplies.
• Fingering: Up to 50% of the workday involves writing in the chart, receiving and sending messages.
• Feeling: Normal tactile feeling is required to perform all job duties, including taking pulses.
• Twisting: Up to 5% of the day may be required in retrieving supplies or equipment.
• Talking: Average ability and fluency in English is required in communicating with patients, staff, and outside agencies, such as pharmacies and physicians’ offices.
• Hearing: Average ability is required in answering the telephone and performing all job duties (particularly taking blood pressures and using a stethoscope).
• Seeing: Average ability is required to read and follow instructions and assisting patients.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Day, and Holiday packages
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life/ADD insurance policy
• Long Term Disability Insurance