- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Lancaster, PA
Job Description
Our Mission, Vision, & Model of Care
At Union Community Care, our purpose is to spark equity through patient-led healthcare that welcomes and strengthens our communities by integrating body, mind, and heart.
We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each members 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.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide basic primary dental care to the patients of Union Community Care (UCC).
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES
Clinical
1. Provide basic primary dental care for patients including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, and anterior endodontic services
2. Provide patient referrals to specialists when procedures fall outside the scope of service the provider is able to provide, impacted teeth, surgical periodontal and endodontic procedures, and orthodontic procedures
3. Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings
4. Consult with patients physicians when appropriate
5. Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies
6. Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry
Billing
7. Accurately code procedures following each dental visit
8. Follow procedures for ensuring prior authorization is received before initiation of the procedures that require pre-authorization
Miscellaneous Duties:
9. Provide guidance and direction for dental assistants and front office staff
10. Provide off-hours telephone coverage for dental patients of UCC
11. Participate in any meeting, seminars, or training sessions as directed by the Dental Director or CEO
12. Consult with patients physicians when appropriate
13. Perform other work-related duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental License
Active DEA Number at UCC
Dental Degree (D.D.S. or D.M.D.) from Accredited Dental School
Successful completion of UCCs credentialing process
Participation in all insurance plans that UCC accepts
English proficiency required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-13 are considered essential functions of the job.
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.
