Dental Hygienist (72814)

Women's Care; London (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's Care in London, KY is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to provide comprehensive dental care to patients. The role involves delivering direct patient care, developing individualized treatment plans, and maintaining dental hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in Kentucky and possess current CPR certification. Responsibilities include assessing dental conditions, documenting patient history, and ensuring the efficient running of the Dental Program.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) from an accredited program with a current license to practice in Kentucky.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to analyze medical records to formulate effective treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures.
• Develop individualized dental care plans for patients.
• Document dental history and report patient reactions to dental staff.

Skills

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Current CPR certification

Ability to analyze medical records

Knowledge of dental outpatient services regulations

Independently assess dental disease

Education

Accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Tools

Dental equipment and instrumentation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 11200 KY 803 Meyers Baker Rd Ste 200 - London, KY 40741

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Clinical Staff

London Women's Care is dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive healthcare for every member of your family. From newborns to seniors, our skilled providers offer a wide range of specialties, including Primary Care, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Dentistry, and Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants, fluorides and varnishes and related procedures.
• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients; perform patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
• Document dental history of chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; document lab procedures and ensure follow‑up on results.
• Initiate oral health education and prevention activities.
• Review and interpret patient dental records.
• Work cooperatively with other Dental Program staff.
• Help out where needed to ensure smooth, efficient running of Dental Program.
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the delivery of high‑quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program.
• Assess dental conditions and risk, using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio-charting; take patient vital signs as required.
• Provide chair‑side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures and complex treatments.
• Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse development during treatment of patients.
• Initiate patient care as appropriate for walk‑in patients.
• Assist in the preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer and discharge process, as required; prepare reports and assist with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage and other office duties.
• Assume responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment in assigned operatories and for the assigned equipment. Regularly and thoroughly perform maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Use downtime to clean and restock operatories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) from an accredited program with a current license to practice in the state of Kentucky.
• Current CPR certification.
• Pursue appropriate CEUs as required to maintain licensure and stay abreast of advances in the field of dentistry, especially in areas related to the scope of dental hygiene practice.
• Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
• Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental disease and associated conditions and pathology in dental patients.
• Ability to perform a full range of established dental hygienist protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting and medical history procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology and techniques.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to independently perform emergency dental procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical co‑workers.
• Knowledge of patient admission, triage, transfer and discharge procedures and documentation.
• Must be reliable and punctual.