Dental Hygienist - Center Street Community Health Center - Marion, OH

$12,000 Sign on Bonus! Position Summary Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist. Essential duties and Responsibilities Assess dental condition and needs of the patient; use screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting; takes patients vital signs as required. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned using established dental hygienist procedures and performs routine treatment procedures. Document dental history. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients. Performs patient triage and initiates patient care as appropriate for walk in patients. Assists in preparation of patient care areas. Assists in the patient admission, transfer and discharge process, as required. Qualifications Current licensure as a dental hygienist. Diploma in Dental Hygiene Skills and Knowledge Knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services. Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontal, and associated conditions and pathology in dental outpatients. Knowledge in patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocol and procedures. Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans. Knowledge and understating of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology and techniques. Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines. Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures. The duties and responsibilities defined above are not an all-inclusive list, but a general summary of typical duties. Individuals in this position may be asked to perform a wide range of related tasks, within the scope of their licensure or certification, to ensure that the highest level of medical and client care are always provided. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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