Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Complete all care documentation in a timely manner, ensuring patient records are current and complete.
• Attend daily patient care huddles, clinic meetings, patient conferences, and planning sessions related to quality assurance and patient care.
• Maintain licensure and certifications through continuing education and best practices.
• Participate in quality improvement strategies to evaluate compliance with evidence-based guidelines and improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure all tasks comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission and Comm Unity Care  policies.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, clinical managers, support staff, providers, and patients.
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide patient-centered care.

Essential Functions / Key Competencies:

• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in performing assigned dental tasks.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer literacy for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduation from a certified dental hygiene course.
• Preferred Education: [Specify if applicable]
• Minimum Experience: Previous dental hygiene experience.
• Preferred Experience: [Specify if applicable]
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Current Texas registration as a Dental Hygienist, including certification for sealants. Maintain certifications during employment.
• Required Courses/Certifications: Current healthcare provider CPR certification, maintained during employment.