Dental Hygienist

Union-Community-Care; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care in Reading, PA seeks a dedicated Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive hygiene services and patient education. This role includes clinical care, documentation, and participation in ongoing education to stay current with dental techniques.

The position requires an active PA Dental Hygienist license, successful credentialing via UCC, and proficiency in English. Some administrative responsibilities and collaboration with Head Start and community agencies are included.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist license.
• Credentialing through Union Community Care (UCC).
• Ability to code procedures and work with billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygiene care to patients.
• Educate patients on oral health in clinical and outreach settings.
• Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts.
• Monitor and improve quality of patient care; implement changes as needed.
• Perform billing tasks including accurate procedure coding.
• Obtain prior authorizations before applicable procedures.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

English proficiency

Administrative experience

Education

Dental Hygiene degree

Job description

Our Mission, Vision, & Model of CareAt Union Community Care, our purpose is at the forefront of all that we do: we stand for whole health to help you live your fullest life.We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well-being and the well-being of others.We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity.We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center.JOB SUMMARYTo provide basic hygiene services to the patients of Union Community Care (UCC).SPECIFIC JOB DUTIESAdministrative1.Monitor the quality of patient care and recommend and implement changes for improving patient care2.Develop educational programs for Head Start and other community agencies3.Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Dental DirectorClinical4. Provide dental hygiene care for patients5. Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings6. Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies7. Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistryBilling8. Accurately code procedures following each dental visit9. Follow processes for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of procedures that require prior authorizationOther10. Performs other work-related duties as assignedPOSITION REQUIREMENTSActive Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist LicenseDental Hygiene degree from accredited schoolSuccessful completion of Union Community Care’s (UCC) credentialing processParticipation in all insurance plans that UCC acceptsSome administrative experience preferredEnglish proficiency requiredESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIn order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-10 are considered essential functions of the job.ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENTThis position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.