Dental Hygienist

Loyal Source Government Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services seeks a licensed Dental Hygienist to deliver hygiene care in a detention/residential setting. You will perform prophylaxis, radiographs, and infection control while supporting a dentist and maintaining records.

Qualified candidates have ADA COD accreditation, 1 year US experience, and preference for local anesthesia licensure. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ADA COD-accredited Dental Hygienist program at graduation.
• Must have 1 year recent work experience in the United States as a licensed Dental Hygienist.
• Licensure permitting administration of local anesthesia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct dental hygiene care per policy and accreditation standards.
• Perform instrumentation processing, sterilization, and infection control measures.
• Capture digital radiographs and observe radiation safety protocols.
• Assist dentist and maintain dental records and data management.
• Travel to support dental care at other sites if needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Integrity and honesty

Spanish (preferred)

Microsoft Office

Education

Dental Hygiene degree (ADA COD accredited)

1 year US clinical experience

Local anesthesia licensure preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

Loyal Source is looking for Dental Hygienists for notional employment opportunities in Cincinnati, OH. Pay: Hourly + Fringe = $40.01 + 5.09/hr.

Description Of Duties

• The registered dental hygienist is responsible for the delivery of advanced prophylactic and preventive dental hygiene procedures as prescribed in addition to chairside assisting when necessary.
• Participates in dental instrument processing, sterilization and monitoring, sick call assessments and clinic cleaning, and infection control practices.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks directed by the dentist focused on access to oral health care services within policy and accreditation standards.

Required Education And Experience

• Graduate from a Dental Hygienist program accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation, in the year of graduation.
• Must have 1 year recent work experience in the United States as a licensed practicing Dental Hygienist.
• Licensure permitting administration of local anesthesia preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification

• Holds and maintains a full, current, unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the state of duty station; license must remain in permanent, full, unrestricted status during employment.
• Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.

Attributes and Professional Qualities

• Strong problem‑solving, judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred).
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred).

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of dental science: oral anatomy, physiology, histology, four‑handed dentistry, periodontics, and dental materials.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, quality assurance, clinical documentation, and data management requirements.
• Complete and pass all competency testing initially, annually, and as needed.
• Complete all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.
• Properly use equipment, materials and supplies in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written).
• Respond to and assist with medical emergencies.
• Work in a multi‑cultural and multi‑lingual environment.
• Adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Navigate an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web‑based training and communications.
• Have moderate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint.
• Know regulations on confidentiality of medical records and information (HIPAA/Privacy Act) and applicable accreditation standards.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides direct dental hygiene care as prescribed to patients in a detention and/or residential setting in accordance with policy and accreditation standards.
• Assesses dental sick call patients under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
• Performs sterilization/disinfection procedures including instrument processing and spore testing per policy and CDC guidelines.
• Takes digital and/or film radiographs as ordered, including bitewing, periapical, and panoramic x‑rays; observes radiation safety protocols and regulations.
• Participates in sharps and instrument accountability and logs daily inventory of sharps and instruments.
• Performs electronic and paper record‑keeping functions per program policies and training.
• Assists the dentist with procedures including operatory set up and clean‑up.
• Collects and organizes dental data and submits to the Regional Dental Consultant timely.
• Attends monthly dental teleconferences, organizational and local duty station meetings.
• May be asked to travel to support dental care at other sites.
• Performs duties in support of the local medical unit and/or Dental Program (equipment maintenance, supply acquisition, performance improvement initiatives, training program development, etc.).
• Adheres to and maintains awareness of all policies, procedures, directives, operational memoranda and accreditation standards.

Physical Demands

This work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking or jogging over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or lifting moderately heavy patients or equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, please request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].