Part Time Dental Hygienist

Valley Health Partners Community Health Center; Allentown (Lehigh County); In loco; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical Insurance (select plans)

Dental Insurance (select plans)

Vision Insurance (select plans)

403b Retirement Plan with employer 401

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Valley Health Partners Community Health Center in Allentown, PA is seeking a Dental Hygienist for VHP Community Smiles. You will evaluate patients, teach oral hygiene, clean teeth, and support the Dentist in providing preventive care at our federally qualified health center.

This position requires one day per month commitment. Minimum qualifications include a Registered Dental Hygienist license valid in Pennsylvania; a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene is preferred.

Competenze

• Registered Dental Hygienist license required in Pennsylvania.
• Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene preferred.
• 2+ years of dental experience in medically underserved community is a plus.

Mansioni

• Conducts initial dental assessments and consults with dentist.
• Performs mouth screenings and records health history.
• Assists dentist and provides support for treatment.
• Documents progress in EMR.
• Removes calculus, stains, and plaque.
• Applies fluoride and sealants.
• Takes and develops dental x-rays.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene.
• Sterilizes equipment and maintains infection control.
• Manages operatory and inventory as needed.
• Works with clinical staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Culturally sensitive care

Formazione

Registered Dental Hygienist license (PA)

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Smiles 6th Str
Allentown, PA 18104, USA

Description

Dental Hygienist, VHP Community Smiles -
Location: Valley Health Partners, Allentown, PA
Job Summary: Responsible for evaluating and instructing patients in oral hygiene techniques related to the prevention of diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth. Cleans teeth and provides other preventative dental care. This role assists and consults with the Dentist in providing dental hygiene treatment to the patients of the community health center. This position will require one day a month commitment.
Minimum qualifications: RegisteredDental Hygienist required. Valid license to practice in Pennsylvania upon hire.
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene. More than two years' of Dentistry experience for a medically needy and underserved community in a community health center or Federally Qualified Health Center.
Skills Needed:

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations, outstanding communication skills, pays close attention to detail.
• Has ability and desire to provide culturally sensitive, compassionate, and patient-centric care and builds positive rapport with community partners, including but not limited to the local school districts.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts initial dental assessment and consults with dentist on patient care.
• Conducts initial mouth screenings, review, and record patient health history.
• Assists Dentist with treatment needs and provide appropriate support to ensure timely and adequate care.
• Documents patient progress in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Removes calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth.
• Applies cavity preventative agents such as fluorides, pit, SDF, and fissure sealants.
• Works in collaboration with referring dentist who must approve care provided to each patient.
• Takes and develops dental x-rays as needed.
• Provides patient education for good oral hygiene and provides instructions on oral hygiene procedures and preventative dental care.
• Removes stains and deposits from teeth to prevent tooth and root decay, applies fluoride treatment, takes dental impressions, and applies sealants, when necessary.
• Sterilizes dental equipment and ensures appropriate infection control.
• Documents the cleaning and maintenance of operatory pursuant to OSHA guidelines.
• Tracks inventory of supplies and assists with inventory management and ordering, as necessary.
• Works with clinical staff to ensure that quality patient care and services are provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans with great coverage at VERY affordable rates.
• 403b Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off for holidays, vacation, sick & personal days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer
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