Dental Hygienist

El Centro Family Health; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 k Retirement

7 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance

Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A community health center in Northern New Mexico is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to promote dental health and perform hygiene procedures. The role includes assisting patients with good oral hygiene practices, completing dental prophylaxis, and supporting the dentist during examinations. Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma and complete an ADA-accredited hygiene program, alongside required licensure and certifications. An excellent benefits package is offered including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Education from an ADA-accredited Dental Hygiene program is required.
• Licensure to practice dental hygiene in New Mexico or endorsement is needed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote dental health through various hygiene procedures.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene habits and aftercare.
• Assist the dentist chair-side as needed.

Skills

Dental prophylaxis

Oral cancer screening

Radiographic studies

Patient education

X-ray processing

Charting restorations

Education

High school diploma or GED plus graduation from a two-year ADA-accredited school of Dental Hygiene

Graduation from ADA-accredited school of Dental Hygiene

Tools

Dental tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist, dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. We strive to improve the quality of life by bringing primary health care and basic health education to the people of Northern New Mexico through a system of clinics and cooperative programs. El Centro offers vital health services in a caring and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening, radiographic studies, charting restorations, periodontal pocket measurements, performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act, and gathering and updating patient information. The primary duties include cleaning and polishing teeth, instructing patients in good oral hygiene habits and aftercare for dental treatments rendered, and providing other preventative dental care, and working chair-side as needed with the dentist during examinations and treatments. The dental hygienist may also take X-rays, make molds for crowns and dental prosthetics, remove sutures, polish fillings and other metal restorations, and take and record medical history and medication lists.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED plus graduation from a two-year ADA-accredited school of Dental Hygiene.

Licensure: Licensure to practice dental hygiene from any state, territory or province recognized by the Council on Education of the American Dental Association is required. If licensure is from outside the State of New Mexico, endorsement by the New Mexico State Board of Dentistry is required.

Certificate: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Experience: No specialized experience required.

Other Requirements:
TST Test
HepB vaccine or waiver

Benefits

• 401 k Retirement
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)