Dental Hygienist 6727

Meridian Health Services; Richmond; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a passionate Dental Hygienist to join their Richmond, IN office. You will perform essential hygiene duties under a supervising dentist and educate patients on oral health. A degree in dental hygiene and a Dental Radiographer license are required. This role offers a sign-on bonus, generous PTO, and various professional benefits.

Benefits

Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

401k with Company match

Professional development funds

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a dental hygienist preferred.
• Maintain CPR certification and re-licensure requirements.
• Participation in relevant educational endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Performing all hygiene duties outlined by the supervising dentist.
• Obtaining preliminary dental history and recording findings.
• Advising patients on dental hygiene and decay prevention.

Skills

Dental hygiene expertise

Patient communication skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program

Dental Radiographer license

Job description

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Sign on bonus of $5,000 for full time employees.

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcareby expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the dynamic, passionate Dental Hygienist we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism is needed at our Richmond office located in Richmond, IN to provide skilled dental assistant duties, services, or capacities under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

• Performs under Access Practice Agreement and Prescriptive Hygiene functions.
• Performs all hygiene duties outlined by the supervising dentist
• Obtains preliminary dental history, makes observations, assessments and records appropriate findings.
• Prepares patient for the complete dental examination by the dentist.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding dental hygiene, tooth decay prevention, gum disease, etc.
• Refers patients as appropriate.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits as required.
• Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
• Follows infection control guidelines and ensures adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Participates in the development and implementation of PCER guidelines.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant educational endeavors and appropriate associations.
• Maintains CPR certification and re-licensure requirements.
• Attends and participates in meetings and in-services as required. Serves on committees as requested.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
• Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.

We value your Dental Hygienist experience and education:

• Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Dental Radiographer license obtained within the first 6 months of employment
• Two years’ experience as a dental hygienists preferred.

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits for qualified Dental Assistants:

• Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• 401k with Company match
• Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
• Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
• Merit based compensation

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.