Dental Hygienist Part Time

Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Summary :

Under the supervision of the Practice Manager the Dental Hygienist provides preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care and patient education in accordance with ODHS standards state regulations and FQHC compliance requirements. The hygienist promotes oral health disease prevention and patient-centered care in a collaborative team-based environment. Part-time hygienists typically work 24 hours per week and are expected to collaborate closely with the hygiene team to provide coverage during PTO demonstrating flexibility to support patient continuity of care and the efficient operation of the clinic.

Responsibilities (How this position enhances our Mission Vision and Values)

Mission Improve the Quality of Life of Others :

• Connects patients and families with appropriate community resources as needed.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene oral cancer periodontal disease diet and smoking cessation.
• Vision ODHS preferred partner in East Central Indiana for improving the well-being of individuals and the communities in which they live :
• Performs routine and difficult prophylaxis procedures scaling and root planing and fluoride applications in accordance with ADA and ODHS clinical protocols.
• Obtains complete dental and medical histories and ensures accurate up-to-date documentation in patient records.
• Takes and updates digital radiographs as needed in accordance with ODHS clinical protocols.
• Prepares patients for dental examinations and assists the dentist as needed.
• Reviews treatment plans records clinical findings and supports continuity of care through timely follow-up and recalls.
• Assists other team members as needed to maintain efficient clinic operations demonstrating flexibility and support for team needs beyond hygiene responsibilities.
• Adapts to department standards and best practices to promote consistency in patient care and teamwork.
• Stays current on evidence-based practices and integrates new techniques into daily care.

Values Esteem the Team Maximize Potential Do the Right Thing Choose Compassion Encourage Uniqueness :

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Key Skills

EMR Systems,Dentrix,Communication skills,HIPAA,Computer Skills,Infection Control Training,Chairside Assisting,Dental Office Experience,OSHA,Medical Imaging,Outside Sales,Eaglesoft

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1