Dental Hygienist Independent Practice

360care; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

360care is seeking a Dental Hygienist for independent practice to provide high-quality dental hygiene care within senior care facilities. You will conduct oral health assessments, perform cleanings, apply preventative treatments, and educate residents and families while coordinating with the clinical team.

The role requires travel up to 100% and independent licensure to practice. You will work on-site in facilities with full office support and collaboration from a Clinical Director.

Qualifications

• Valid Dental Hygiene or Registered Dental Hygiene License
• Valid Independent Certification and/or License to practice independently

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oral health assessments and autonomous dental hygiene care.
• Carry out teeth cleanings, plaque removal, and stain reduction.
• Provide preventative treatments such as fluoride applications and sealants.
• Educate patients and families on oral hygiene and dietary practices.
• Take and review digital dental x-rays as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document treatments in EMR.
• Assist the dentist during exams and procedures.
• Assist with patient transportation when needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and staff.

Skills

Oral health assessment

Teeth cleaning

Radiographs

Patient education

Record keeping

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Dental Hygiene License

Independent practice license

Job description

Overview

Make a difference every day at 360care

At 360care,we are in business to better the lives of our customers by improving access to quality care by serving as the link between senior care communities and ancillary providers.We are committed to *providing exceptional experiences to all we serve *working towards goals with passion and urgency *consistently treating others with understanding and respect *improving through innovation while embracing the ever-changing healthcare landscape. More than 3,000 senior care communities and more than 400 clinicians trust in 360care to help address the residents’ ancillary care needs. 360care works with the highest quality clinical professionals, who are dedicated to seeing that patients receive the best, most appropriate level of care.

Responsibilities

Dental Hygienist- Independent Practice

We let you focus on providing the care you were trained for, making all clinical decisions, and we focus on the rest!Why Providers choose 360Care:

• Focus on quality patient care
• Flexible scheduling, we work around your availability
• Patients seen on-site, in a treatment room located within the facility
• Rewarding work with great compensation

We Provide:

• State of the art portable equipment and supplies
• All scheduling and billing is completed by 360Care
• Full office support including a Care Coordination team handling all consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post op and IT support
• Field support and mentorship from Clinical Director
• PPE

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions:

• Oral Health Assessments: Conduct thorough oral health assessments, including for signs of oral diseases and abnormalities. Acts as an autonomous clinician responsible for comprehensive oral hygiene assessments.
• Teeth Cleaning: Perform dental cleanings, including removing plaque, calculus, and stains from teeth.
• Preventative Treatment: Apply preventative treatments like fluoride applications and sealants.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families on proper oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing and dietary recommendations.
• Radiographs: Take digital dental x-rays as needed.
• Record Keeping: Accurate and timely updates to patient records including documenting treatments and observations.
• Assist Dentist during exams and procedures as needed.
• Assist with patient transportation.
• Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
• Provide timely responses to patient inquiries; document conversations in the EMR.
• Requires travel up to 100% of the time.
• Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record, and car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Dental Hygiene or Registered Dental Hygiene License
• Valid Independent Certification and/or License to practice independently