Dental Hygienist

SUMMARY To treat and educate patients in the control and prevention of oral disease such as carries (cavities) and periodontal (gum) disease through proper oral hygiene and regular professional care.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene and Licensure in State of Michigan.
• Twenty-four hours of biennial continuing education including four hours' HIV-AIDS and three hours' CPR training.
• Competence in operation of standard dental equipment : cavitron, prophyjet, X-ray, radiograph processor, panelipse, dental chair and unit, sterilizers, hand scalers, and curettes.
• At least one year of experience as a full time dental hygienist preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities. Indirect supervision of Dental Assistant in carrying out Dental Hygienist duties.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

General office equipment such as, calculators, computers, modem, copiers, fax, phone systems, and various dental equipment, etc .

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires sitting, lifting, reaching, walking, and lifting heavy objects, such as a case of paper or several books at once. Also requires manual dexterity to operate equipment for proper cleaning and examination. Requires visual and hearing acuity corrected to normal range

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

The employee uses judgment in identifying and selecting the most appropriate procedures to use, or in determining which of several established alternatives to use. Some deadlines are involved, so there is time pressure on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS

A good deal of work is performed in dental environment, but it is important to realize that some of the work is at the different offices within the Health / Dental Clinic.

COMMENTS

Native American preference will apply. Must be willing and able to pass a background investigation and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy in regard to confidentiality is a must.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time through approved motion by Tribal Council.

This position is subject to IC3 Background Investigation and Drug Screen.