Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : DOE

JOB TITLE : Dental Hygienist

DEPARTMENT : Dental

SUPERVISED BY : Chief Dental Officer

SUMMARY :

Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. This position responsible for assisting the Dentist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

• Associates degree from an accredited Hygiene program.
• State hygiene license.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current on Hepatitis B vaccination.
• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents.
• Able to use an x-ray machine.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health.
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.

Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills Spanish preferred.

Current CPR (BLS) required.

Requires a comprehensive knowledge of dent techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry.

Knowledge of modern dental materials. Their storage, handling and applications are required.

The Dental Hygienist must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the centers dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner. The ability to work with persons from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds is necessary. The Dental Hygienist must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the centers patient forma, a system of integrated primary health care.

The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required.

Assume additional duties when necessary to ensure quality health services are being rendered by the center and all other duties assigned to you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

MISSION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE :

Demonstrate the Mission and acts in ways that advance the best interest of the customers entrusted to our care. Positively represents SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA) in the workplace and the community.

Present a professional image : apparel and appearance are appropriate according to SWLA department dress code.

Demonstrate effective communication and listens attentively to the customer and promptly acts upon requests with consideration for patient privacy. Keep the customer informed about their care and treatment in a comfortable atmosphere.

Respect the gifts and talents (the diversity that co-workers bring to their jobs) of each other. Demonstrates effective communication and assists co-workers as necessary.

Respect the privacy and confidentiality of the customers we serve, our physicians, co-workers and the community.

Practices safe work habits and maintain a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients, and visitors.

Work collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and develop services. Acts as an advocate for our customers.

Complies with organization / department policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality, safety, cooperation / flexibility and attendance.

Understands and complies with applicable federal / state laws and Standards of Conduct as related to assigned job duties.

Participates in departmental or organizational quality. Continuous performance improvement activity.

COVID-19

SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA CHS)has a policy that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they receive an approved exemption based on medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

If you arenot fullyvaccinated, youwill berequired to have received at least one COVID-19vaccinationprior to your first day of employment and provide proof of your vaccination status on the Orientation Day of your employment. For the two COVID-19 shot vaccination regimen, you will be required to provide proof of your second COVID-19 vaccination within the first 45 days of your employment. In some roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination before you can begin to actively work. Failure to provide timely proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will result in the termination of your employment with SWLA CHS.

If you are unable to be fully vaccinated due tomedical condition, orsincerely heldreligious belief, you will be required to apply foran exemptionwithin the first 5 days of your employment in order to remain employed with SWLA CHS. As a part of this process, you will be required to provide information or documentation about the reason you cannot be vaccinated. You willbe required to have an approvedexemptionbefore you can begin to actively work. If your request for anexemptionis not approved,you will be required to be fully vaccinated oryour employment may be terminated.