Dental Hygienist

Family Health Services; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Norwalk, Ohio is seeking a Dental Hygienist to assist in oral health management and provide patient education. The ideal candidate will hold an unrestricted Ohio license and current CPR certification. Responsibilities include performing clinical oral hygiene services, maintaining patient records, and ensuring adherence to infection control protocols. This position requires effective communication with patients and collaborating with Dentists for patient care coordination.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in Ohio is required.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification is required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
• Provide clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, and fluoride application.
• Records patient-hygienist transactions accurately in the patient's dental record.

Skills

Oral hygiene assessment

Patient counseling

Clinical oral hygiene services

Infection control

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene

Job description

Overview

Family Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides quality, affordable primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. Our “high touch, high tech” clinics offer patient focused care to anyone in the community, regardless of their ability to pay. We are growing in Sandusky, Ohio at our two locations as well as in Norwalk, Ohio and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the oral health management of all clinic patients.
• Obtains baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
• Records patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Provides oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all center dental patients.
• Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted professional practices and standards and in compliance with applicable state law and the center’s clinical protocols. Works with Dentist to assist in coordination of care and referral for patients receiving preventive services.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Oral Health Department protocol and directive.
• Assists in the maintenance of all Oral Health Department areas in compliance with department directives and policies as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Oral Health Department.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
• Ensures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Oral Health Department directive and center policy as well as state federal regulation(s).
• Complies in full with the center’s Exposure Control Plan.
• As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
• Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dental hygiene and the clinical provision of dental hygiene services as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.

Education and/or Experience

Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene is required. Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges is required. Must have unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in Ohio and current CPR (BLS) certification for this position.

EEO Statement

FHS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.