Registered Dental Hygienist

In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments, the Dental Hygienist is responsible for performing dental prophylactic services in a dental clinic. Please note that full PPE, including N95 masks and face shields, are provided.

• Deliver oral hygiene services including evaluation of teeth and gums, recording presence of disease, abnormalities, and restorations.
• Take, develop and mount X‑rays and perform dental prophylaxis.
• Perform procedures in compliance with infection control policies and prepare operatories for patient treatment.
• Accurately and completely report and document status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient follow‑up procedures.
• Instruct clients in proper practices of dental hygiene and procedures pertinent to the provided treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Complete all direct and indirect care documentation in a timely manner and ensure patient records are current.
• Attend daily patient care (unit) huddles and periodic informational (clinic) huddles, meetings, patient conferences, or planning sessions related to quality assurance, patient care and other related topics within the clinic.
• Attend seminars and maintain all licensure and/or certification requirements for continuing education and best practices.
• Participate in quality strategies to evaluate compliance with evidence‑based guidelines, standards and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure all tasks associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including the Joint Commission, Comm Unity Care  Standard Operating Procedures, and Comm Unity Care  Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co‑workers (clinical managers, support staff, providers, business office staff).
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient‑centered care.

• High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain dental tasks as assigned.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Graduation from a certified course in dental hygiene.

Previous dental hygiene experience.

• Current Texas registration as a Dental Hygienist including certification for placement of sealants.

Current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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