Registered Dental Hygienist (Full time/part-time) - PrairieStar Health Center, Inc - Hutchinson, KS

JOB TITLE: REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST REPORTS TO: DENTAL MANAGER PrairieStar Health Center is looking for a dental hygienist who will be part of a team of dental hygienists who will travel to area schools, disability services and nursing homes to provide dental hygiene services. May also work in the office. The ideal candidate is one who enjoys being part of a growing supportive dental team. Someone who delivers high quality care and education to a diverse population. JOB SUMMARY / OVERVIEW: Provides dental hygiene treatment, preventive measures and instruction to clinic patients and the community. PRIMARY DUTIES: Provide routine prophylaxis and topical application to all eligible patients. Provide scaling when calculus is present Provide root planning when tooth surface is rough Remove overhangs of filling materials. Polish restorations. May use local anesthetic for procedures when a licensed dentist is present. Provide preliminary charting of all head and neck pathology. Chart all existing caries and restorations, missing teeth and protheses. Indicate all pockets over 3mm. Perform and document a complete head and neck exam, including soft tissue pathology. Take necessary safety precautions to protect patient from unnecessary radiation. Conduct oral health education. Provide chair-side instruction in plaque control and diet counseling. Bring to the attention of all patients, or their guardians, the benefits of fluorides in all forms (water fluoridation, systemic supplements, topical application, and dentifrice). Responsible for patient recall system. Duties related to patient recall may be delegated to other office staff, if available. If the RDH has received a screening permit, he/she may perform dental screenings in a public health setting. Assume the responsibilities associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentists. Accept delegation of only those duties within Kansas scope of practice. EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate of Arts or higher degree from an accredited college with a degree in dental hygiene. A valid license to practice dental hygiene issued by the State of Kansas is required. Current Basic Life Support Certification EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS: At least one year of responsible dental hygiene experience is preferred but not required. Must possess good computer skills. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend instructions in English. Great customer service skills BENEFITS: Employee discount Paid Time Off (PTO) 403(b) retirement with employer match EOE Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Work Location: In person

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