Part-Time Dental Hygienist - TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries - Levelland, TX

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Levelland, TX

Job Description

The Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g., removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care.



Description



Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist


Department: Dental


Reports To: Director of the Dental Clinic


FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Location: Tomball and Magnolia Clinic, TX



Position Summary: The Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g., removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.



1. Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination


2. Sterilize dental instruments properly


3. Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history


4. Identify (not diagnose) conditions like oral cancer, gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis


5. Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g., remove plaque or apply fluoride)


6. Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)


7. Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures


8. Take X-rays or dental impressions, including mobile x-ray


9. Assist dentists with any assigned tasks.


10. Maintain documentation and charts on each patient on Electronic Dental Software


11. Monitor supplies


12. Activity supports the Quality Assurance (QA) program to ensure compliance with established standards and directly participates in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives for ongoing enhancement of healthcare processes and systems.



Qualifications:





To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Competencies:





To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:



Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Assisting and Caring for Others: Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.


Standards of Service:

1. Serves as an advocate for our patients.


2. Maintains an attitude of helpfulness and compassion in all situations.


3. Exercises cultural sensitivity.


4. Performs assigned tasks with organization, accuracy, and efficiency.


5. Protects company assets.


6. Portrays professional appearance with adherence to professional dress standards.


7. Maintains well-kept and tidy surroundings.


8. Communicates in a prompt, precise and positive manner.


9. Follows appropriate chain of command.


10. Uses sound judgment when making decisions.


11. Demonstrates professionalism and tact when managing conflict or stressful situations.



Education/Experience:


Required: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene.


State of Texas, Dental Hygiene License


CPR Certification required.



Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs; Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Clinic staff, and the public.





Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers.



Travel and Standard Work Schedule: Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is sometimes responsible for working hours outside of the standard work schedule. Some travel may be required to other TOMAGWA clinic sites in the area.



Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.





This work environment requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours, requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.



Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The ability to work at a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.





The above job description is an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position and is not all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as required by changing business needs. I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I can perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.






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$40 - $45 per hour

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