Dental Hygienist

Job Description:

Provides prescribed dental hygiene/periodontal services to patients in a caring and professional manner.  Perform all necessary oral prophylactic services including initial examination, x-rays, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealant, subgingival root planning and curettage. Educate patients in the proper methods of oral hygiene and plaque control.

Provides oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, sealants, dental and periodontal charting and topical preventive treatments for patient population.  To meet productivity targets quarterly

• Provides appropriate individualized patient education for maintenance of oral health.  Emphasizes preventive techniques and compliance with recall intervals.
• Provides radiographic services.
• Reviews patient medical history prior to start of visit. Maintains accurate documentation of dental hygiene services provided and a hygiene assessment including periodontal charting by completion of the electronic dental record at the end of each visit.
• Maintains the treatment area, equipment, instruments and supplies in proper working order daily.  Strictly follows safety and infection control standards.
• Shares responsibility for the maintenance of the log book required documentation and task list including the autoclave with the dental assistant at a fixed site.
• Ensures all electronic charting, documentation, and telephone encounters are in compliance with agency standards.
• Participates in assessment of dental services and quality assurance program.
• Maintains regular communication with the dental director, staff dentists and office manager.  .

• For Mobile Dental Program: May provide oral health education in classrooms and in community healthcare settings.

Qualifications:

• RDH degree from accredited dental hygiene school required.
• Licensure - State of Connecticut dental hygiene license.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience preferred
• Interest in providing care to diverse patient population.
• Commitment to preventive dental care.
• For Mobile Dental program: Reliable access to an automobile and a valid driver’s license or reliable access to transportation to assigned work areas.
• Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by our patient population (for example, English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• CHC requires as a condition of employment current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification. The only acceptable alternative is current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.

Physical Enviornment:

Requires good to excellent manual dexterity and fine motor coordination; good vision; physical mobility and flexibility; good reflexes; light lifting required; potential exposure to blood borne pathogens through direct patient contact - must follow OSHA standards and universal precautions.

Work Schedule Demands:

Some evening and weekend hours as needed.  May work at other locations depending on company needs.

Confidentiality:

Confidentiality of patient and business information is a requirement. Confidentiality of patient and business information is a requirement.  Full access to patient medical records and encounter data. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.

Compensation Range:

$42-$49/hr

This pay range represents both the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary, as well as the top hourly rate or annual full time salary for all positions which this job grade or position falls within. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Organizational Summary:

Location:

Community Health Center of New London

City:

New London

State:

Connecticut

Time Type:

Full time

Compensation and Benefits:

$42-$49/hr

At Moses/Weitzman Health System, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, professional growth, and financial security of our employees. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive total rewards package that can include competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, professional development and tuition assistance programs, employee assistance resources, flexible work arrangements where applicable, and other company-sponsored benefits. Specific benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary based on position, work location, scheduled hours, and applicable plan terms. Learn more about our benefits and career opportunities on our Careers website.