Dental Hygienist (69751)

Variety Care; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Care in Oklahoma City is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our Dental department. You will educate patients on preventive care, take digital X-rays, scale and polish teeth, and support the dentist during busy schedules.

Required qualifications include a dental hygiene degree, Oklahoma Board certification, anesthesia and nitrous oxide licenses, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene degree or certificate from an accredited program.
• Certified and Registered by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry.
• Anesthesia license.
• Nitrous Oxide license.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience in a fast-paced dental environment.
• Experience managing stressed patients.

Responsibilities

• Educating patients on preventative oral maintenance; takes x-rays; scales and root planing.
• Maintains ultrasonic and prophylaxis instruments and equipment.
• Assists the dentist during patient schedule overload.
• Keeps operatories and lab clean and aseptic.
• Reports patient dental hygiene conditions to the supervising dentist.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Dental hygiene degree (2-year certificate or 4-year degree)

Job description

Department

Dental

Position

Dental Hygienist

Employee Category

Exempt

Reporting Relationship

Dental Director

Character Qualities

Dependability- Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.

Diligence- Investing all my energy to complete the tasks assigned to me.

Endurance- The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best.

Enthusiasm- Expressing my joy in each task as I give it my best effort

Joyfulness- Marinating a good attitude, even when faced with unpleasant conditions.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

Educating patients on preventative oral maintenance; takes x-rays; manual manipulation of scalers and root planning; Knowledge of proper maintenance of the ultrasonic and prophylaxis instruments; Knowledge of etiology of dental disease, nutrition and dental hygiene; Assists the dentist during patient schedule overload.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares the patients for dental treatment.


• Arranges instrument materials, medications and sharpens instruments as necessary.


• Instructs patients on proper dental hygiene maintenance.


• Submits supplies requests as needed.


• Maintains dental equipment.


• Reports patient dental hygiene conditions to the supervising dentist.


• Takes appropriate digital X-rays.


• Scales (including deep root planning) and polishes teeth.


• Follows OSHA guidelines and uses “Universal Precautions” safety rules.


• Keeps operatories and the lab neat and aseptic always.


• Support Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.


• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.


• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.


• Able to assist patients in to and out of dental chair.


• Able to walk, bend, lift, and remain on feet for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge

• A 2-year certificate or 4-year degree from an accredited college with a dental hygiene degree.


• Certified and Registered by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry.


• Anesthesia license.


• Nitrous Oxide license.


• Experience handling confidential information.


• Experience working in a multi-faceted, fast pace environment.


• Experience handling stressful situations and difficult patients.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills Or Knowledge

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).