Permanent Dental Hygienist Job in Martinsburg, WV
Welcome! Weâre excited youâre considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, youâll find other important information about this position. Provides a range of professional dental hygiene services for patients of the School of Dentistry with emphasis on patient education and preventive dental care. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. WV Board of Dental Examiners Licensure as a dental hygienist is required. 2. Current BLS Certification required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelorâs degree preferred CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Provides professional dental hygiene services to patients of the WVU School of Dentistry as deemed appropriate and defined by the WVU Board of Dental Examinersâ Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice 2. Records medical and dental histories 3. Provides patients with information regarding informed consent; obtains informed consent from patients 4. Reviews patient records for thoroughness and appropriateness, especially regarding any medical condition that could complicate a procedure 5. Inspects the oral cavity and reports symptoms/problems to dentist 6. Captures a variety of dental images, including radiographs and photographs 7. Performs supragingival and subgingival scaling of teeth 8. Polishes coronal and/or exposed surfaces of teeth 9. Follows the Schoolâs established clinical policies and procedures 10. Provides dental health education and pre and post treatment and/or home care instructions 11. Provides nutritional counseling 12. Examines and records periodontal findings 13. Performs clinical examinations and diagnostic tests of teeth and surrounding tissues and records findings for interpretation by a dentist 14. Places subgingival dressings, medicaments, fibers, chips, etc. 15. Performs debridement and/or root services 16. Scales excessive cement from the surfaces of teeth and restorations 17. Finishes and polishes restorations with a slow speed 18. Applies bleaching and anesthetic agents 19. Administers infiltration and block anesthesia after successful completion of a board-approved course 20. Reviews and manages patient care schedules to ensure that productivity goals are met PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. High degree of manual dexterity and motor skills 2. Work requires prolonged sitting and repetitive motion of arms and hands WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Clinical environment 2. Exposure to hazardous materials, radiations, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases SKILLS & ABILILTIES: 1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 2. Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 3. Demonstrated ability to provide safe, high-quality patient care Additional Job Description: Must have public health license. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8400 UHAE Dental Address: 2500 Foundation Way Martinsburg West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
