Dental Hygienist

Insight Global is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our client in Box Elder, MT. This is a combined healthcare location offering emergency services, general care, and other specialized care such as Dental care. The responsibilities for this role include :

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Taking patient periodical, panoramic, bite wing, and occlusal x-rays; making preliminary examinations to screen for periodontal problems; observing and reporting oral conditions; examining mouth, throat, and pharynx; examining teeth for plaque index; observing and reporting symptoms of acute physical distress and reassuring apprehensive patients.
• Patient treatment, planning and consultation including interpreting routine X-rays for purpose of providing dental hygiene services; planning the sequence of dental hygiene procedures for appointments or series of appointments; reviewing patient medical and dental histories; preparing treatment plan for plaque control; planning and adapting diet for patients; answering patient inquiries regarding use of nonprescription drugs, such as toothpaste and mouthwashes; and patient education regarding dental disease prevention and treatment.
• Preventive and therapeutic service including using ultrasonic devices and hand instruments to remove supra gingival and sub gingival calculus, performing root planning, applying disclosing solutions to the teeth to identify plaque, applying fluoride to the teeth; cleaning interproximal surfaces of teeth of teeth using dental floss or tape, polishing coronal surfaces of the teeth; applying fluoride to the teeth, and performing oral prophylaxis on ambulatory patients.
• Administer local anesthesia and / or nitrous oxide analgesia if licensed to administer local anesthesia. Studies result of examination and determines types of services required and develops an acceptable treatment plan for periodontal treatment. Performs dental hygiene prophylactic care for patients with behavioral problems. Informs the patient about good dental health practices.
• Participate in Community outreach programs at local schools, head start, and community centers, etc.
• Undertakes additional responsibilities as delegated and directed by the supervisor to support the overall functioning and objectives of the Health Center, which may include tasks such as assisting with administrative duties, participating in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to team projects, or engaging in professional development activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Compensation : $32 / hr to $50 / hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.