Dental Hygienist
Company: Advantage Dental
Location: Beaver
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Dental Hygienist REPORTS TO: Practice
Manager/Director, Hygiene ServicesFLSA: Non-ExemptWelcome to
Preventistry--! We are revolutionizing oral health for everyone by
redefining prevention and care. A more effective health care system
requires a revolution in oral health care and DentaQuest's
affiliated practices are leading the way. The affiliated practices
are made up of Advantage Dental from DentaQuest, Community Dental
Care of Kentucky, Community Dental Care of Texas, DentaQuest Oral
Health Center, Gentech Dentist and Sarrell Dental and Eye Centers.A
revolution requires us to reach beyond the dental chair to reshape
the oral health system. We address full-body health and its
relationship with social and cultural determinates by expanding
access to care, the affordability of care and implementing a
greater focus on timely prevention of dental disease, rather than
intervention. DentaQuest continues to create a strong partnership
for optimizing health system performance by adding an innovative
approach to the delivery of oral health care to its extensive
experience as a leading dental health benefits administrator. The
people of DentaQuest have a common purpose: we work together as
one, with passion, perseverance and focus to achieve a nation where
no child suffers from the pain of tooth decay, where adults keep
all their teeth for their entire lives, where every person has
access to quality dental care. DentaQuest's affiliated care
delivery practices are made up of over 200 providers, over 80
practices across six states, with more than 700 employees providing
care to over a quarter of a million patients annually. Dedicated to
our mission: To improve the oral health of all. We harness our
unique reach and insights to provide patients with better care,
timely education,greater access, innovative solutions, and
transformative system change. We call this industry leading
approach to dentistry - Preventistry--. JOB SUMMARY:Under general
supervision of a Dentist in a practice setting. Dental Hygienist
provides preventative and therapeutic oral care as well as assesses
the patient's risk of dental disease. Utilizes established dental
hygiene protocols and procedures. Follows and supports the CARE
model for patient experience.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Supports
the overall mission of DentaQuest Care Group.Assesses dental
conditions and risk, uses patient screening procedures, to include
medical history review, dental charting, and Perio charting; takes
patient vital signs as required.Follow all state dental practice
acts to deliver direct care to patients as assigned and using
established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment
procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of
sealants, fluorides and varnishes, and related procedures.Perform
periodontal maintenance and other periodontal procedures as
indicated.Develops and implements individualized dental care plans
for patients; performs patient education and risk protocols,
discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the direction
of a dentist.Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the
performance of special tests, procedures, and complex
treatments.Makes impressions of patients' teeth as needed.Documents
dental history of chief complaint; records and reports pertinent
observations and patient reactions to dental team, as appropriate;
documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on result.Assists
with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse which may
occur during treatment.Performs patient triage and initiates
patient care as appropriate for all patients.Assists in preparation
of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer, and
discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as
required with patient reception, telephone calls, and other office
duties.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as
assigned.Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental
operatory and equipment; promptly notifying practice manager of any
problems which may affect their ability to deliver safe and timely
dental care.Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental
equipment in assigned operatories and for the assigned equipment.
Regularly and thoroughly performs maintenance of assigned equipment
consistent with the upkeep of the other treatment rooms.Ensures use
of downtime to include cleaning and stocking operatories as well as
helping the rest of clinical team as needed.Attends and
participates in team meetings and required training
programs.Manages the schedule in collaboration with the Practice
Manager.All other duties as assigned.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:High
standards for integrity, honesty, professionalism, and work
ethic.Commitment to service excellence.Ability to work
independently while demonstrating excellent organization and follow
through.Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and
ability to prioritize workload.Ability and willingness to move with
purpose and a strong sense of urgency.Self-motivated, positive, and
enthusiastic.Self- starter with a strong desire to exceed
expectations and capable of supporting a team to achieve successful
results.Maintains confidentiality discretion.Ability to effectively
work in collaboration with others to achieve business
objectives.Willing to grow and be challenged.JOB
QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED.Current licensure as a
Dental Hygienist in state of practice.Current CPR
certification.Knowledge of practice management software a
plus.Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to
formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.Knowledge of
Federal, State, an institutional regulations and guidelines for the
provision of dental outpatient services.Ability to independently
assess the nature and extent of periodontal health, perform caries
risk assessments, and help in identifying conditions and pathology
in dental patients.Ability to perform, a full range of established
dental hygienist protocol and procedures.Knowledge of patient
screening, charting, and medical history procedures and
documentation.Knowledge and understanding of dental procedures,
terminology, and techniques.Ability to set up and prepare dental
equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established
regulations and guidelines.Ability to effectively communicate with
co-workers and patients.Knowledge of patient admission, triage,
transfer and discharge procedures and documentation.Adhering to the
dental office infection control plan and policies to meet OSHA,
CDC, ADA, HIPAA standards.Ability to adhere to appropriate patient
schedule guidelines.Maintain Continuing Education (CE) as required
by state.Pit and fissure sealant certificate preferred as required
by state.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to travel using personal car
to cover other practices as needed.Occasional overnight including
business meetings.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical repetitive movements
and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye
coordination normally associated with the practice of oral
hygiene.Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements,
such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and or loud
noises.Moderate physical activity; requires handling average-weight
objects up to 15-20 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than
4 hours per day. Sitting for extended periods of time.Will work
with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA
training.Work environment involves exposure to potentially
dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive
safety precautions and may include the use of protective
equipment.The specific statements shown in each section of this
description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent
typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform
this position.** In accordance with DentaQuest's Compliance Plan,
employee must conduct DQ business in accordance with applicable
laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical standards and
report potential compliance or ethical issues to manager or DQ's
Compliance Officer. **DentaQuest's Affirmative Action Program
affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the
known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified
individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless
the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation
of our business. Please see Human Resources for additional
information regarding this Program.#advantagedental
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