Dental Hygienist - White House Clinics - Bowling Green, KY

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Bowling Green, KY

Job Description

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus!!!


At White House Clinics, we do health care differently. Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care navigation professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care designed to help them achieve their health goals. While our work is fast-paced, our teams enjoy being able to work collaboratively to support patients.



Our Dental Hygienist’s basic function is to conduct oral examinations, serve as a preventative care specialist and provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of optimal oral health.



Benefits:


White House Clinics employees enjoy a competitive wage and robust benefit package including:


Salaries starting at $26.51
Employer-Paid Health, Life & Disability Insurances
4 Weeks of PTO
Retirement Plan With up to 4% Employer Matching Contributions
8 Paid Holidays


Many employees work alternative work schedules, which allow them a day off during the week.



Responsibilities Include:



Review patient chart in EDR and update medical and social histories. Contact physician offices with the permission of the patient and dentist for information regarding the patient’s health.




Provide in-scope patient care. Record treatment performed and treatment plan as prescribed by the dentist, and communicate care and treatment plan to patients.




Complete appropriate oral exams including initial hard and soft tissue examinations and oral cancer screenings, to identify dental problems such as periodontal disease or tooth decay. Expose and process dental x-rays and alert the dentist to observations.




Perform oral prophylaxis, scaling, and polishing as appropriate to remove plaque, calculus, and stains from the tooth surfaces. Apply cavity prevention agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants.




Maintain accurate dental records and documentation on each patient’s chart.




Educate patients on proper brushing and flossing technique, the use of special home care instruments such as dentures, flossing threaders, and interdental brushes, and proper diet. Demonstrate and explain the proper care of prosthetics. Explain the causes of dental cavities and gum disease and encourage prevention. Clarify patient questions and summarize the dental findings.



7. As necessary, assists the Dental Assistant by seating patients, cleaning packaging, and sterilizing instruments, setting up trays for dental procedures, screening emergency patients, removing sutures, taking impressions, making models, and chair side assisting.



Requirements:


Possession of an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
A flexible individual, willing to acknowledge and respect the cultural and social background of White House Clinics patients. Some knowledge of the operation of a primary care center is desirable.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS


Employees may be requested to provide coverage for another clinic on occasion. Must be willing to travel between Mt. Vernon and the other clinical locations.






WORK HOURS


37.5 hours




The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer.

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