Full-Time Dental Hygienist

firstchoicechc; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Community Health Centers in North Carolina is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to promote dental health through prophylaxis, cancer screening, radiographs and education. You will help maintain records and ensure compliance with dental standards.

New grads are welcome. A North Carolina Dental Hygiene License and CPR (BLS) are required to join our team committed to community health and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• North Carolina Dental Hygiene License is required.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification required.
• New grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides prophylactic and preventive care including fluoride and sealants.
• Exposes and develops radiographs.
• Provides oral hygiene education to patients.
• Develops education programs with the dental director.
• Maintains accurate and legible dental patient records.
• Keeps current with state and federal laws, standards, and guidelines.
• Assists with CQI for the dental program.
• Participates in continuing education seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental prophylaxis

Oral cancer screening

Radiographs

Patient education

CQI participation

Education

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

North Carolina Dental Hygiene License

CPR (BLS) certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Sonic hand instruments

Sealant application tools

Job description

Why Join First Choice Community Health Centers

Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Harnett County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and convenient access to big-city amenities. Located less than an hour from both Raleigh and Fayetteville, residents enjoy the tranquility of rural living with the benefit of nearby urban excitement. At First Choice, we’re proud to offer employment opportunities in this beautiful area, giving you the chance to work in a close-knit community while staying connected to the vibrant Triangle region.With a perfect balance of peaceful + affordable living and easy access to cultural and career opportunities, Harnett County is an ideal place to call home.

Position Summary

First Choice Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist who will promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies, charting conditions of decay and disease, performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Teach primary preventative care education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides prophylactic care and preventive care to include topical fluoride and application of occlusal sealant.
• Exposes and develops radiographs.
• Provides oral hygiene education to patients, on an individual basis and in groups when feasible and appropriate.
• Develops education programs with the dental director.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and legible dental patient records.
• Keep current and implement state and federal laws, standards, and guidelines related to dental services.
• Be responsible for assisting with the development and implementing the CQI for the dental program.
• Participate in continuing education seminars on and off site as appropriate and feasible to enhance dental program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Duties Assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned or become necessary by supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited Dental Hygiene program
• North Carolina Dental Hygiene License required
• New grads welcome
• Current CPR (BLS) required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works intra-orally using sonic instruments that generate air spray, hand instruments that require repetitive movements. Must be able to work in biohazard environment and treatment of HIV positive patients. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.