Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Title: Dental Hygienist

Position Category: Salary/ Exempt

Position Description: The dental hygienist works under the direct and general supervision of the dentist(s). The hygienist is responsible for preventative hygiene services for patient care. The care ranges from direct patient care to clerical, administrative, and lab duties.

All EHC employees are expected to engage and be active participants in quality improvement projects and efforts, risk identification and reporting, attend trainings and meetings as requested and contribute to overall team spirit and cooperation. Employee contributions in this regard are valued and necessary for the organization's successful care of our patients/clients.

Supervisory Duties: The hygienist is responsible for preventative hygiene services for patient care. The care ranges from direct patient care to clerical, administrative, and lab duties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform hygiene procedures for a complete prophylaxis.
• Perform sealants when recommended.
• Perform periodontal scaling/root planning, curettage when recommended.
• Take radiographs when needed.
• Schedule patients for recall appointments.
• Maintain a recall system for patients. Rolodex/cards/ computer.
• Seat patient, check crossover information, update health history, check for chief complaint, take radiographs, advise patient of treatment options, have dentist examine patient to establish comprehensive treatment plan.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene brushing, flossing, product choices, sensitivity agents, fluoride supplements.
• Sterilize and disinfect room between patients, set up procedures for treatment. Lab work when needed.
• Perform denture repairs when needed.
• Maintain licenses, attend CEU trainings, mandatory clinic trainings.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisors.
• Engage and actively participate in quality improvement projects and efforts, risk identification and reporting, attend trainings and meetings as requested and contribute to overall team spirit and cooperation.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Hold an active Maine dental hygiene license and dental radiograph license.
• Obtain or hold a valid CPR certification.
• Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with staff, patients, and professionals.
• Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job.
• Abide by employment contract.

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