Dental Hygienist

Job Details

Job Location

IUSB Dental - South Bend, IN

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Description

As a Dental Hygienist, you will schedule patients for their dental appointments, clean and polish patients teeth, and maintain records of patients and services rendered. This position will work closely with the dental staff and will report to the Chief Dental Officer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Cleans, scales and polishes teeth to remove supragingival and subgingival calculus, plaque, and stains.
• Applies topical fluoride.
• Exposes, develops, and mounts intraoral and extraoral radiographs.
• Applies pit and fissure sealant to teeth.
• Reviews dental and medical histories.
• Maintains records on dental status of patients and services rendered.
• Schedules patients.
• Orders and maintains supplies.
• Provides instruction on proper dental care techniques.
• May interpret dental health programs to the public.
• All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Training

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved dental hygiene program

Current Indiana State Licensure for Dental Hygiene

Current CPR certification

Experience

At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Hygienist (not required but highly preferred)

Skills / Job Requirement

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proven ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to remain flexible and adaptable

Knowledge of dental disease prevention techniques

Knowledge of dental prophylaxis techniques and procedures

Knowledge of dental office practices, procedures and equipment

Knowledge of dental equipment maintenance

Knowledge of dental record keeping

Ability to work well in a team environment

Technology Skills

Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)

DIRECT SUPERVISION :

N / A

REQUIRED MEETING :

All assigned Relias training