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UNION COMMUNITY CARE

Dental Hygienist (62964)

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A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.

$78,363 / year median in Pennsylvania

+15% projected growth

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Dental Hygienist (62964) Hot Job Duke Street - Lancaster, PA 17602 Apply Apply Description •Offering a 10k sign on bonus for 1.0FTE• Our Mission, Vision, & Model of Care At Union Community Care, our purpose is at the forefront of all that we do: we stand for whole health to help you live your fullest life. We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member's unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well-being and the well-being of others. We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity. We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center. Qualifications
JOB SUMMARY
To provide basic hygiene services to the patients of Union Community Care (UCC).
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES
Administrative 1.Monitor the quality of patient care and recommend and implement changes for improving patient care 2.Develop educational programs for Head Start and other community agencies 3.Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Dental Director Clinical 4. Provide dental hygiene care for patients 5. Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings 6. Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies 7. Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry Billing 8. Accurately code procedures following each dental visit 9. Follow processes for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of procedures that require prior authorization Other 10. Performs other work-related duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist License Dental Hygiene degree from accredited school Successful completion of Union Community Care's (UCC) credentialing process Participation in all insurance plans that UCC accepts Some administrative experience preferred English proficiency required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-10 are considered essential functions of the job.
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
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