Hygienist- Per Diem

Description:

Reporting/Department Head:

Dental Director (Chief Dental Officer) FLSA Status - Exempt EEO Category -

Technicians Our Mission:

To improve lives by providing convenient, comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to every person in every community that we serve.

Our Vision:

CCHN will maintain its position as the leading community health center in the state and become a model for all other healthcare organizations to follow.

MAJOR FUNCTION

To provide friendly, professional, and high-quality dental hygiene care to CompleteCare patients within a team-based, patient-centered dental home model of care. Reports to Chief Dental Officer.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES

Identifies patients and reviews medical history Performs Full mouth debridement, Scaling and root planning, child prophylaxis, adult prophylaxis, dental sealants, and fluoride treatment Administration of local anesthesia Performs Periodontal probing and charting Fills Preauthorization request for scaling and root planing Records procedures completed, updating medical history, and complying with HIPAA, Fills hygiene postcard Sets the date of next periodic oral exam in the computer Provides Oral hygiene instructions Participates in ordering supplies for dental hygiene with dental team leader Cleans and sterilizes instruments used for dental hygiene as outlined by OSHA and CDC guidelines Disinfects dental chair Helps in taking dental X-rays as needed Reviews discharge instructions with patients.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Provides safe environment of care Reduces risk of nosocomial infections in patients, employees, and visitors. Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, and outside agencies in professional manner Contributes to Improving Organizational Performance Activities Promotes positive working relationships among supervisor, staff, and other departments Interacts with all other departments to achieve health center mission Always maintains strict confidentiality as per Confidentiality Statement Identifies problems and develops recommendation for resolution Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize tasks Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing professional growth and development Participates in department planning activities, as requested Participates in health center committees, as assigned Adheres to CCHN personnel policies Maintains clean and orderly work area.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Current NJ Dental hygiene License from New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. 1 - 2 years of experience preferred CPR certified Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Ability to navigate electronic dental record systems Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team. The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments that may be given to any employee, nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. EOE CompleteCare offers full-time and part-time employees a variety of generous benefits, including but not limited to: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching Incentive program Life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Continuing education and professional development opportunities Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Tuition reimbursement Reimbursement for licensure and certifications Reimbursement for CPR Discounted services Employee recognition programs HRA/Ameriflex (covers most out of pocket expenses) Pension plan Cancer Policies Employee Paid Life insurance, 2 times annual salary up to $150K (CCHN paid benefit) AAA (discounted Rates BJ's Wholesale Club (Discounted Rates) Direct Deposit Child Care Reimbursement Program Intersite Travel