Dental Hygienist Full-Time or Part-Time

Forest-County-Potawatomi; Town of Crandon (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

3 weeks holidays

Health insurance (premium free)

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Forest County Potawatomi Community is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to assess and address patient dental needs, perform comprehensive charting, and collaborate closely with the dentist on complex treatments. You will prepare care areas, manage patient flow, and educate patients on oral hygiene while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

The role requires an Associates Degree in dental hygiene, Wisconsin licensure, CRDTS exams, and National Board registration, with ongoing CE.

Qualifications

• Licensed Wisconsin Dental Hygienist with CRDTS exams and registered with the National Board of Exams for Dental Hygiene; continuing education required.
• Associates Degree in dental hygiene; certified to administer local anesthesia; CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of dental hygiene sciences including oral anatomy, histology, nutrition and pharmacology; up-to-date techniques.
• Familiar with dental instruments, materials, and periodontal therapies; able to perform specialized hygiene procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and patient needs using screening, medical history review, charting, and vital signs as required.
• Provide direct patient care in collaboration with the dentist for tests and procedures; act as a resource between patient and dentist.
• Prepare patient care areas following safety and infection control procedures and policies.
• Manage patient admission, transfer, discharge processes; assist with reception, routine triage and office duties.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care per HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintain dental hygiene inventory and ensure proper use of dental equipment.
• Contribute to team efforts to achieve related results.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associates Degree in dental hygiene

Certified to administer local anesthesia

CPR certification

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Dentrix

Dexis

CT Technology

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, including medical history review, comprehensive dental charting, and records patient vital signs as required

Provides direct Patient care in collaboration to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments, may act as an additional resource between patient and dentist as needed

Prepares patient care areas by adhering to prescribed Safety and Infection Control procedures, protocols and policies

Prepares patient admission, transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepares reports and assists as required with patient reception, routine triage, and other office duties

Provides instructions for patients in oral hygiene techniques and post-operative instructions while adhering to HIPAA guidelines

Maintains dental hygiene inventory and correct operational use of dental equipment

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

What you'll need to be successful:

Licensed Wisconsin Dental Hygienist, completion of CRDTS exams and registered with the National Board of Exams for Dental Hygiene is required, with maintained Continuing Education requirements

Associates Degree required in dental hygiene, certified to administer local anesthesia, and CPR certification required.

Current knowledge of dental hygiene sciences such as oral anatomy, histology, nutrition, pharmacology, and the principles and techniques of dental hygiene services

Knowledge and maintenance of dental instruments and materials to perform specialized therapeutic dental hygiene procedures, dental medicaments, and periodontal therapies

Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues (both verbally and non-verbally) while upholding a professional work environment

Experience with computers and office machines, including Dentrix, Dexis, CT Technology, Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

FCP complies with all CDC vaccine and testing recommendations for healthcare professionals. Proof of immunizations is required and immunizations/testing provided upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of experience preferred

Background Checks and Screening Requirements

Basic Background and Drug Screen (National Federal Criminal, State Criminal, County Criminal, National Sex Offender, Education Verification, Previous Employment Verification.

DOJ Caregiver (Health

Benefits you'll love:

Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually

3 weeks of paid holidays

Premium free health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401k with match

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