Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist SIGN ON BONUS at Johnson Health Center. This posting describes the essential duties and qualifications for the role.

• Educates patients on dental disease and preventative home care, including brushing and flossing techniques.
• Consult with the dentist and other members of the health care team as necessary. Act to facilitate communication between clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Performs other necessary duties as required by JHC and as directed by the Dentist to meet the goal of providing oral health care services.
• Performs preventive dental care for patients as prescribed by the Dentist, including dental scaling, prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, taking appropriate diagnostic x-rays, and applying dental sealants.
• Performs preliminary examination of patient’s dentition and gingiva, including charting existing restorations, any dental pathology, and measuring and recording periodontal pocket depths.
• Performs suture removal.
• Cleans instruments, performs tray setup and updates patient’s medical information in the EMR.
• Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of the Dental Hygienist position.
• Performs limited administrative functions involving treatment notes and charting for patient dental records and health histories.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in the JHC QI program.
• Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control seminars, and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including Universal Precautions.
• Abides by all JHC infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.
• Competencies:
  
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• Other Functions:
  • Staff will abide by the Code of conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.
  • Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to JHC and its mission.
  • Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.
  • Management may modify, add, or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require.

• Respect – We value and respect each patient, their family, ourselves, and each other. We strive to treat every individual with dignity and respect, and to work toward Johnson Health Center as a health center and employer of choice.
• Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing every time. Our actions reflect honesty, openness, truthfulness, accuracy, and ethical behavior. We are accountable for our decisions and their outcomes.
• Excellence – We pursue excellence daily in activities that foster teamwork, quality improvement, patient care, innovation, and efficiencies.
• Innovation – We value creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement efforts. We encourage responsible risk-taking to make a difference.
• Teamwork – We understand that teamwork is essential to success. We work across boundaries to improve patient care and the overall organization.

• Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Must be licensed to practice Dental Hygiene in the Commonwealth of Virginia or have the ability to gain access upon hire.
• Previous experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques.
• Must be able to work independently as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to make decisions on patient care which reflect professional strength, confidence, and integrity.

Fast paced office setting with potential travel to other offices. Lifting and/or exerting force up to 35 pounds occasionally. Work requires speaking, sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motions.

OSHA high risk position.

• Medical and Vision: 100% employer paid for staff member, with options available for spouse and dependents; plans through Anthem and Guardian where applicable.
• Dental Benefits: 100% employer paid for staff members, with option to purchase for spouse and dependents; dental insurance through Guardian.
• Life Insurance: Basic…