Dental Hygienist: Care & Education Leader

Healthcare-For-the-Homeless--houston; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Dental Hygienist at Healthcare-For-the-Homeless--houston in Houston provides periodontal treatment and patient education as part of the dental team. Responsibilities include radiographs, prophylaxis or SRP, fluoride applications, and maintaining electronic records.

You will support quality improvement, participate in policy adherence, supervise volunteers, and coordinate patient care with the Dental Director.

Qualifikationen

• Active BLS/CPR certification required.
• Active license to practice dental hygiene by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners required.
• One year of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide periodontal treatment through prophylaxis or scaling and root planing.
• Take radiographs and apply fluoride.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and maintain electronic dental records.
• Coordinate patient care with the dental team and assist in emergencies.
• Maintain dental hygiene supplies and assist during downtime.

Kenntnisse

BLS/CPR

Dental hygiene license

Ausbildung

Dental hygiene degree

Jobbeschreibung

The Dental Hygienist at Healthcare-For-the-Homeless--houston in Houston provides periodontal treatment and patient education as part of the dental team. Responsibilities include radiographs, prophylaxis or SRP, fluoride applications, and maintaining electronic records.

You will support quality improvement, participate in policy adherence, supervise volunteers, and coordinate patient care with the Dental Director.